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Celia Margaret Blair Smith

Birth	:	1912 Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada
Death	:	21 Oct 2009 Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada
Burial	:	Fredericton Rural Cemetery, Fredericton, York County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.9630394, -66.6680145
Description	:	SMITH, CELIA MARGARET Celia Margaret Smith of Orchard View, Gagetown and formerly of Fredericton, died peacefully on Wednesday , October 21, 2009. She was in her 98th year. Born in Fredericton, she was the daughter of the late Howard Hitchings and Lyneah Maud (Staples) Blair. Celia is survived by her daughter, Barbara McQueen (Ralph) of Kelly Creek; grandchildren, Mary Ann Clarke (David) and Heather Watson-Passmore (Kirk) and great-grandchildren, Nigel, Adrian and Jessie Clarke and Russell Watson-Passmore all of Ontario; a brother, Roland Blair, a sister-in-law, Doreen Blair both of Fredericton; nephews Stuart Blair (Janet), Fred Blair (Marilyn) and niece, Diane... Read More	SMITH, CELIA MARGARET Celia Margaret Smith of Orchard View, Gagetown and formerly of Fredericton, died peacefully on Wednesday , October 21, 2009. She was in her 98th year. Born in Fredericton, she was the daughter of the late Howard Hitchings and Lyneah Maud (Staples) Blair. Celia is survived by her daughter, Barbara McQueen (Ralph) of Kelly Creek; grandchildren, Mary Ann Clarke (David) and Heather Watson-Passmore (Kirk) and great-grandchildren, Nigel, Adrian and Jessie Clarke and Russell Watson-Passmore all of Ontario; a brother, Roland Blair, a sister-in-law, Doreen Blair both of Fredericton; nephews Stuart Blair (Janet), Fred Blair (Marilyn) and niece, Diane Richard (Aurele), all of Lake George, N.B. Predeceased by her parents; her husband, Robert Allan Smith; daughter, Margaret Ann Watson; brother, Fred Blair and two infant siblings, Henry and Mary Blair. Celia was a longtime member of Christ Church Cathedral and active in the Altar Guild, ACW, Friendship Guild, Friendly Visitors and other Church programs. She belonged to the S.P.C.A., the Fredericton Art Club, and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery where she became one of the first gallery docents. In the past, she was a member of the Bliss Carmen I.O.D.E. Celia played the piano with ease and great passion. She played by ear, never having taken lessons, but could reproduce complex melodies that she heard on radio and was described by choir directors in her early days at Wilmot Church as having "perfect pitch". She retained that faculty all her life and played into her 90's for residents of Pine Grove where she volunteered for many years. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 2:00 pm, The Very Reverend Keith Joyce will officiate. Interment will be in the Fredericton Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. McAdams Select Community Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the nurses, care workers and staff at Orchard View for their excellent, compassionate care. www.mcadamsfh.com

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Celia Margaret Blair Smith's memorial is located at: Fredericton Rural Cemetery, Fredericton, York County, Canada.
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Celia Margaret Blair Smith death on 21 Oct 2009 in Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada
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Latitude: 45.9630394
Longitude: -66.6680145

Family Members:

Parent

Howard Henry Blair

(1889 - 1947)

Lyneah M “Linna” Staples Blair

(1885 - 1978)

Spouse

Robert Allan Smith

(1906 - 1982)

Siblings

Henry F Blair

(1914 - 1916)

Mary S Blair

(1915 - 1916)

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Fredericton, York County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9630394, -66.6680145

2. Hermitage Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9621124, -66.6702118

3. Fredericton Rural Cemetery Extension
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Coordinate: 45.9622803, -66.6745071

4. Old Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 45.9600000, -66.6427300

5. Douglas Rural Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9798970, -66.6783970

6. Saint John The Evangelist Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9817000, -66.6616100

7. York County Municipal Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9798670, -66.6865720

8. Christ Church Cathedral
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Coordinate: 45.9573550, -66.6347870

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Coordinate: 45.9387169, -66.6349945

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Coordinate: 45.9693170, -66.6206270

11. Carlisle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9774600, -66.7124300

12. Saint Anthony's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9685820, -66.6195070

13. Bradley-Gill Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9680010, -66.6187120

14. Gilman's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9656900, -66.7231000

15. Dayton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9773400, -66.7219600

16. Saint Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9661800, -66.7405900

17. All Saints Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9711900, -66.5900000

18. Marysville United Baptist Cemetery Extension
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Coordinate: 45.9867400, -66.5927300

19. Alexander Gibson Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9866940, -66.5924070

20. Olivet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9772400, -66.5859100

21. Marysville United Baptist Church Cemetery
Marysville, York County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9908900, -66.5802400

22. Holy Trinity Anglican Churchyard Cemetery
Lower Saint Marys, York County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9223740, -66.5881670

23. Saint Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Cemetery
New Maryland, York County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8908510, -66.6845140

24. Seymour Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0319384, -66.7124707