1939 - 2012

South Tetagouche, N.B. - Alphee Smith, 73, of South Tetagouche, passed away on Wednesday (November 28, 2012) at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst after a lengthy illness.

Born in South Tetagouche, he was the son of the late Downing and Theresa (Pitre) Smith.

He was retired from Brunswick Mines and was a member of the company's Quarter Century Club.

Besides his wife, Yvonne (Legacy), he is survived by one son, Kevin Smith (Christle) of Bathurst.

Two daughters: Donna Marie Smith of Montreal, Que. and Karen Ann Smith of South Tetagouche, six grandchildren.

Two brothers: Gerard Pitre (Adeline) of South Tetagouche and Cajetin Pitre of Sudbury, Ont.

Three sisters: Marjorie Chamberlain (Clifford) of Saint Anne's, Elvina Mullin (Bev) of Saint John and Patsy Smith of Montreal, Qc.

Two half-brothers: Raymond Pitre (Lucienne) of South Tetagouche and Rhéal Pitre (Caroline) of Beresford.

Four half-sisters: Theresa Pitre (Stuart) of South Tetagouche, Jackie Imhoff (Raymond) of Sussex, N.B., Monique Pitre (Jean-Guy) of South Tetagouche and Marguerite Comeau (Emile) of Beresford, several nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by four brothers: Forest, Arnold, Harvey, Ronnie; two sisters: Leona and Mary Ann.

There will be no visitations at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning (December 1, 2012) at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Church, St. Peter Ave, Bathurst.

Donations in memory of Alphee may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity.

Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.