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Wilson Americus Smith

Birth	:	12 Oct 1916 Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	23 May 2009 Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Thomson Cemetery, Thomson Station, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.6914970, -63.7824860
Description	:	Wilson A Smith1916-2009 Smith, Wilson A.; 92, Amherst, N.S., passed away peacefully in the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on May 23, 2009 with family at his side. Born on October 12, 1916 in Amherst, N.S., he was the son of the late Elmer E. and Clara (Newcombe) Smith. Wilson was a highly-decorated veteran of the Second World War, having served as part of the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Belgium, England, France, Germany, and Holland. After returning from the war he was employed with Corrections Canada in Dorchester and later in the Springhill penitentiaries as Chief Steward. Upon... Read More	Wilson A Smith1916-2009 Smith, Wilson A.; 92, Amherst, N.S., passed away peacefully in the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on May 23, 2009 with family at his side. Born on October 12, 1916 in Amherst, N.S., he was the son of the late Elmer E. and Clara (Newcombe) Smith. Wilson was a highly-decorated veteran of the Second World War, having served as part of the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Belgium, England, France, Germany, and Holland. After returning from the war he was employed with Corrections Canada in Dorchester and later in the Springhill penitentiaries as Chief Steward. Upon retiring from Corrections Canada, he worked as a Commissionaire at Highland View Regional Hospital and Northern Telecom. Wilson was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 10, the Cumberland Twirlers, Bethany United Church, and the local Memory Club. He enjoyed bowling on a regular basis with his friends and being outdoors. In particular, he liked to golf and found great pleasure in hunting and fishing with family members, and gardening. Wilson is survived by his wife of 72 years, Vera (Thompson) Smith, daughter Norma Joyce (Daniel) Hurley, son Wilson, and sister, Doris Patterson. He is also survived by grandchildren Denise (Dorn), Alan and Arnold Hurley, and several great-grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to the W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167). Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 26th, at 2 p.m. at Bethany United Church, Thomson Station, N.S. with Rev. Gary MacDougall officiating and a private family committal to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany United Church. www.allenfuneralhome.ca

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Wilson Americus Smith's memorial is located at: Thomson Cemetery, Thomson Station, Cumberland County, Canada.
When did Wilson Americus Smith death?
Wilson Americus Smith death on 23 May 2009 in Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 45.6914970
Longitude: -63.7824860

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer Ellsworth Smith

(1860 - 1938)

Clara Mabel Newcombe Smith

(1875 - 1933)

Spouse

Vera Margaret Thompson Smith

(1917 - 2014)

Siblings

Doris Geneve Smith Patterson

(1906 - 2010)

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Coordinate: 45.6914970, -63.7824860

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17. Glenville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8046000, -63.9356200

22. Collingwood-Wyvern Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5786200, -63.9399400

23. Wentworth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6677884, -63.5530933

24. Windham Hill Cemetery
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