The family of Effie M. Smith are saddened to announce her passing at Lincourt Manor, St. Stephen, N.B. on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Born in Bartletts Mills, N.B., daughter of the late Belle Raymond.

Effie was a member of the Gateway Cathedral for 40 plus years. She was active in the Ladies Missionary group, attended Bible studies and helped prepare meals for church events. She had a very loving and caring church family.

She was a member of the golden 69er’s bowling group and her favorite past time was going to Bingo. She also made wreathes every year until she was 90 years old.

She was affectionately known as "Gram" to half of Milltown. If you needed a place to stay or something to eat, she gave it willingly. Many will remember her for her homemade bread, pancakes & molasses, and her homemade French fries. She bought a lot of bottles and cans over the years from our whole community. Effie played a big part in her grandchildren’s lives and family was very important to her.

She loved to travel to Nova Scotia to visit with Gramp’s family. She also travelled to Dollywood, New York, Ontario and PEI (where she went camping and enjoyed all the rides!) She loved to go to flea markets with her friend, Jean Hummes of Calais. She enjoyed suppers, pancake breakfasts and going on long trips with the bus tours.

Effie is survived by her children, Donna Bradford, Doreen Smith (Orris), Nancy Smith, all of St. Stephen, N.B., Lee-More Smith of Ontario and Leo Smith of Nova Scotia, Tammy and Joe Savoy. She will also be missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and several friends, Alma, Linda, Iletta, Harriett, Melody and her Mom, Sue, Betty and Mary Dougherty.

In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by her husband F. Willis Smith sons, Kenny, Stedman, John, Dennis, Calvin and Glen Smith, daughters, Mary Isabelle and Ann Marie, brother, George F. Raymond, sister, Margaret Johnson, aunt, Gladys Brownrigg.

Funeral service will be held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, N.B. on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 1 PM. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 29 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM.

For those who wish, donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca