Obituary of Basil Leigh Smith

Basil Leigh Smith 85 of North Brookfield, passed away June 2nd 2009 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Pleasant River, Queens Co., he was the son of the late Locke and Jennie (Mosher) Smith. Dad was most at home when working in the woods and his Christmas tree lot with his German Sheppard “Rambo” Surviving is his wife Kathleen (nee Veinot), daughters; Diane Ford (Glenwood) Maitland Bridge, Beverly Connolly, Halifax Ricky Langille(Donnie), Wileville, Charlotte Flemming (Jim), Laconia, Elizabeth Barry (Sue) Rhodes Corner, Carla Malay(Steve) Harmony; sons; Larry (Jocelyn), Glen (Jane), both of North Brookfield; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn (Frank) Oliver, South Brookfield; Janet MacKay (Frank), Brooklyn; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Banks. A private graveside service will be held 10am Saturday at the Rosette Cemetery, North Brookfield with Rev. Lloyd Gillieo officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of Choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made by visiting, www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.