Bruce Atherton SMITH

SMITH, BRUCE ATHERTON Bruce Atherton Smith, 69, of Woodstock, NB, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2006 at the Carleton Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, N.B after a courageous battle with diabetes. He went peacefully with his family by his side. Bruce was born in Toronto, ON, May 3, 1937, son of the late Hector and Bertha ( Dickie) Smith. Bruce is survived by his wife Juanita (Mooers); sons, Geoffrey (Tammy) Smith, Douglas NB, Stephen (Debbie) Smith, Woodstock and Trevor (Michelle) Smith, Fredericton N.B; brother, Dr. Stewart Smith, Ottawa, On; grandchildren, Kerri Pitblado, Rian Smith, Rodney Duplessis, Carter Duplessis, Jacob Smith, and Cohen Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bruce was predeceased by a brother, Donald. Bruce came to Woodstock in 1959, with the Fab 5 to begin CJCJ Radio after graduating from Ryerson Institute of Technology. He stayed with CJCJ for 28 years. He was the station manager for 25 years. Bruce was very active in the community, serving with St John Ambulance for 20 years, the latter part of which he was commissionaire. Bruce also served as director and vice president of the New Brunswick Amateur Hockey Association for several years. Bruce also managed the Karnes Loafer hockey team and is in the Woodstock Sports Hall of Fame. Bruce also was a long time member of the Woodstock Gold Club and a member of the Elks Club of Woodstock. Bruce emceed the Miss New Brunswick pageant for 25 years. In 1987 Bruce joined the political scene with the Frank McKenna Liberals. Serving as Minister of Supply and Services and the Solicitor General during 3 terms. Bruce retired in 1999, due to health problems. In 2006 Bruce was honored as one of the 150 people who made a difference in Woodstock history. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2006 at The Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road, Jacksonville from 3:30 to 5:30 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 2 PM from Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Woodstock, with Ven Walter Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Woodstock Rural Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to the Diabetic Association would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to The Carleton Funeral Home, Jacksonville, 328-8430. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. God Bless Bruce. www.carletonfuneralhome.ca "Serving All Faiths & Within The Means Of All" Print | Published in the Daily Gleaner on 27 November 2006