Funeral Location:Northumberland Funeral Home Resting Location:Northumberland Funeral Home Wishes:Miramichi Shrine Club
Sterling Smith Husband of the late Joan (Dunn) passed away at his residence early Saturday morning with family by his side at the age of 89.
Born in Quarryville he was the son of the late Hiram and Barbara (Jardine) Smith.
He was self employed his entire life as a land Developer in the Construction industry.
Sterling was very active and passionate about the Miramichi Shriners and was a member of Northumberland Lodge #17 F and AM
He is survived by 3 daughters,Cheryl (Carlo) China of Sault St. Marie Ont.,Holly at home,and Joy Mehta of Sudbury Ont., 2 sons Terry (Roxanne) and Todd both of Miramichi, 4 sister's Gloria Johnstone of Cassilis,June (Don) MacTavish of Miramichi,Lucy (George) Rice of Mount Hope Ont.,and Faye (Edward) Gilks of South Esk,1 brother Delbert (Faye) of Derby.7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Besides his wife he was predeceased by a son James,brothers Burton,Frank, Jack,Robert,and Beverly,sisters Margaret Johnston,Diann Johnson and Joan, as well as a granddaughter Jeness
The Family will receive relatives and friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9.
The Funeral will be held Thursday also at the Funeral Home at 11am with Father Bob Barry officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church cemetery,Blackville.
Members of Northumberland Lodge # 17 F and AM are asked to assemble at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 6:30 for a Masonic service.
As expressions of sympathy donations to the Miramichi Shriners facts and figures unit,camp good time,or operation smile would be appreciated by the Family.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home,102 Pleasant Street,telephone 622-7741