Ross Allison SMITH

Mr. Ross Allison Smith July 15, 1959 - December 25, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Campbell's Funeral Home Ross Allison Smith age 46, of Shinimicas, passed away on December 25, 2005 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan surrounded by his family. He was an employee of the Canadian Salt Company in Pugwash for over 26 years. Ross enjoyed horses and woodworking. He was a 4-H Woodworking Leader with the Linden 4-H Club. Born in Amherst, he was a son of William Arnold Smith Sr. of Shinimicas and the late Pauline Hazel (Fillmore) Smith. Ross is survived by his wife the former Susan Joy Merrill, daughters Alison Joy (Andrew Rafuse) of Halifax and Jennifer Susan at home, brothers Arnold (Barb) of Shinimicas, Stewart (Bev) of Truemanville, Brian (Gretchen) of Shinimicas and sisters Hazel (Paul) Mahaney of Warren, Linda (Gerald) Clarke of Corn Hill, NB, Nancy of Cole Harbour and Jean of Shinimicas. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Margaret (Peg) Merrill of Amherst and sisters-in-law Gail (Gary) Embree of Amherst, Pat Firlotte of Grande Prairie, AB and Eileen Wood (Bill Ford) of Tyndal Road and numerous nieces and nephews. Ross was predeceased by his sister Brenda. His remains are resting at Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Sunrise Trinity United Church, Amherst Head, with Rev. Ruth Gamble officiating. Interment will take place in the Shinimicas Cemetery. Donations in Ross's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Blood Services or the charity of your choice. www.campbells-amherst.ca