Gloria Kathleen Smith, 65, of Truro and formerly of New Glasgow, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in the Colchester Regional Hospital Truro. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Jean Riley. She is survived by daughter, Kelly Smith, Truro; sons, Stephen, Truro; Jason, Dartmouth; sister, Frances Howe, Dartmouth. She was predeceased by her husband Fred. No visitation, services or flowers by request. Memorial gifts in Gloria’s memory may be made to the NS Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NS. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the “guest book” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com