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Sarah Hobart Jones “Sally” Archibald Smith

Birth	:	26 Mar 1916 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	26 Mar 2011 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.3700600, -63.3104300
Plot	:	Section 12, Row 9, Marker 1.14
Inscription	:	SMITH LIEUT. COL. GEORGE ISAAC SMITH MBE. Q.C. Premier of Nova Scotia 1967-1970 Appointed to Senate of Canada 1975 Born 6 April 1909 - Died 19 Dec. 1982 His Beloved Wife SARAH HOBART JONES
Description	:	Sarah Hobart (Sally) Smith of Truro died on her 95th birthday, Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Shannex Cedarstone Enhanced Care Facility in Truro, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Truro in 1916, the daughter of Charles Adams and Ruby McDougall Archibald. Sally was educated at Willow Street School, and Colchester County Academy. After finishing high school, she attended Success Business College in Truro. Upon graduation, she secured employment as legal secretary to a young lawyer, G. I. (Ike) Smith at the then new law firm of Patterson Smith in Truro. Ike Smith became the love of... Read More	Sarah Hobart (Sally) Smith of Truro died on her 95th birthday, Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Shannex Cedarstone Enhanced Care Facility in Truro, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Truro in 1916, the daughter of Charles Adams and Ruby McDougall Archibald. Sally was educated at Willow Street School, and Colchester County Academy. After finishing high school, she attended Success Business College in Truro. Upon graduation, she secured employment as legal secretary to a young lawyer, G. I. (Ike) Smith at the then new law firm of Patterson Smith in Truro. Ike Smith became the love of her life and the two were married at First United Church, Truro in 1938. Sally kept up the home front while Ike served overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders throughout World War II. Later she assumed the lead role in raising their three children while Ike served in the Nova Scotia Legislature as MLA for Colchester County. Sally was Ike's right hand during his time as Cabinet Minister and Premier of Nova Scotia, and later Senator. Sally was an active participant in the political life of both Colchester Country and Nova Scotia. She worked in Ike's campaigns, and travelled with him, sometimes as his chauffeur, as he toured the province in his government and political work. She was also active in the Women's Progressive Conservative Association, both in Colchester County and provincially. She was honorary President of the Provincial Association from the 1960's until the winding down of the organization in 2010. Sally always enjoyed the bi-weekly Saturday Night sessions of the Bridge Club of which she and Ike were part. She loved the summers with the family at the cottage at Spencer’s Point. For a number of years she was superintendent of the nursery component of the Sunday School at First United Church, Truro. She was also active in Unit N of the UCW (United Church Women), and the local chapter of the IODE. Sally was known for her sweet tooth and her cooking. Her mincemeat, pies, short cakes, coconut macaroons, and corn cake were renowned among family and beyond. Ike died at Christmas time in 1982. Sally was also predeceased by her parents, and her only brother, Clarence, who was killed in action in World War II. She is survived by her three children; and three grandchildren. Also surviving are her two nieces, and a nephew Joel Archibald, and grandnieces and grandnephews. Cremation. Funeral Service held at First United Church, Truro on Tuesday, March 29 2011. Interment at Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The G.I. Smith Memorial Trust c/o P.O. Box 1068, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5B9. Source: Obituary notice Colchester Community Funeral Home

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Latitude: 45.3700600
Longitude: -63.3104300

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Adams Archibald

(1862 - 1952)

Ruby McDougall Archibald

(1876 - 1964)

Spouse

LTC George Isaac “Ike” Smith

(1909 - 1982)

Siblings

Children

George Isaac Smith

(1954 - 2012)

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