Obituary of Audrey Irene Smith

Audrey I. Smith, of Riverview, passed away Monday, November 27, 2006 peacefully at home, following a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 76. Born in Harcourt, NB on August 8, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Emma (Mitton) Young. Audrey worked as a Registered Nursing Assistant, with the Victoria Public Hospital Pediatrics Unit and later with the DVA Unit in Fredericton before retirement and returning to Riverview. Audrey was affiliated with the Riverview Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter Joslyn Howatt of Fredericton; her son Colen Smith and his wife Carla of Riverview; her grandchildren Allyson Howatt of Orono, Maine; Karen Gilmore and her husband Jason of Dartmouth and Ryan Smith of Riverview; one sister Della Young of Moncton; also by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Mitchell C. Smith 1994; son Matthew in 1965; also by one brother and four sisters. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Riverview Funeral Home, Pine Glen Road, Riverview on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will be held at Riverview Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 2:00pm with Rev. Jonathan Gorham officiating. Interment will be in Fredericton Rural Cemetery, Fredericton, NB Donations in Audrey's memory made to Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by her family. The family would like to express special thanks to We Care Services especially Sharon and Serhena; to Janet Malenfant and Extra Mural Services; special thanks are also extended to Lynn Chaplin, Rena Beaumont and Sharron Griffin for their support, friendship and care during the past number of months. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca