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Florence Marie Rose Smith

In Memory of
Florence Marie Rose
Smith
2019
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Obituary for Florence Marie Rose Smith

Sydney - We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Florence Marie Rose Smith, 97 of Sydney, on Friday, August 9th, 2019 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney.

The last surviving member of her family, Rose was born in Adamsville, NB, and was the daughter of the late J. Abel and Florence Gertrude (Swift) Arsenault.

Following their move to Sydney in 1969, Mom and Dad joined the former First United Church, Whitney Avenue, and the Cape Breton Trailer Club. They spent their summers camping with their many new trailer club friends. A veteran of the Second World War, Rose served with the CWAC (Canadian Women’s Army Corps).

Rose is survived by her sons Gerry, Howie Center and George, Sydney, grandchildren Jeffery Smith, Halifax, Jenna (John) MacAulay, Edmonton, Brent (Kristy) Smith, Dartmouth, Tracy (Phil) Baker Smith, Halifax, great-grandchildren, Rebecca MacAulay, Luke Smith, Joshua Smith, Theodore Baker.

She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Gerald, daughter in law Rose (Robertson) Smith, brothers, Edward, John, Harold, William, James, Joseph, and Francis, sisters Gertrude, Irene and Jeanne.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at 2 pm in Sydney Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment to follow, in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Palliative Care of Cape Breton, or the Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.com
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