Lila Ellen Smith

1918 - 2013  (95 years)

• Name	Lila Ellen Smith
  Nickname	Eileen
  AltBirth	1918	Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1]
  Born	13 Feb 1918	Amherst Head, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  Gender	Female
  Misc	May 2013  [2]
  	predeceased by granddaughter, Amanda; grandson, George; and great grandson, Zachery
  Died	6 May 2013	Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  Obituary	7 May 2013	Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  	Campbell Funeral Home
  	Obituary Eileen Jackson age 95, of Amherst and formerly of Nappan where she resided for 32 years passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 13, 1918 in Amherst Head, NS, Eileen was a daughter of the late Earl and Emily (Beharrell) Smith. Eileen grew up on a farm, where she developed a lifelong love of horses and enjoyed listening and playing old time music and was crowned the Queen of Dick’s Jamboree. She began her career at Letcher’s Hotel, Cumberland Hotel and later for George Chapman Electrical Plumbing and Heating. In her spare time she loved knitting and especially spending time with her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Brenda White, Amherst, Judy (Bliss) Baker, Amherst, Jocelyn Jackson, Moncton, NB, Patsy (Garth) Gates, Truro, NS, Starr Jackson (Shaun), Amherst and Wanda Jackson, Moncton, NB; sons, Mayhue (Ruby) Grand Cache AB, Carmen (Jean),Amherst, Bruce (Cindy), Galatia, IL, Johnny (Diane), Amherst and Brian (Gwen), Fenwick; her special granddaughter, whom she raised, Jaime (Bryce) Payne, Amherst; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Eileen was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Henry; son, Sandford, and daughter, Gwendalyn Jackson; granddaughter, Amanda; grandson, George; and great grandson, Zachery. Cremation has taken place. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906). Funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. from First Baptist Church, Amherst with Rev. Carolyn MacLeod officiating. Reception will follow. Interment will take place in the Head of Amherst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, IWK or charity of your choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded via: www.campbellsamherst.ca
  Buried	8 May 2013	Amherst Head Cemetery, Amherst Head, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I31220	Arthur - Research
  Last Modified	7 May 2013

  
  

  Family	Alfred Henry Jackson,   b. 18 Mar 1914, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 13 Oct 1994, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 80 years)
  Married	Y  [1, 3, 4]
  Children	1. Sanford Weldon Jackson,   b. 9 Nov 1935, Amherst Head, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 16 Aug 2003  (Age 67 years)   2. Mayhew Alfred Norman Jackson   3. Brenda Emilie Elouise Jackson   4. Carman Jackson   5. Bruce Earl Jackson   6. Gwenda Shianne Jackson,   b. 19 Jul 1948,   d. 13 Dec 1960  (Age 12 years)   7. John Donald Jackson,   b. 26 May 1950,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Judy Jackson   9. Brian George Jackson   10. Jocelyn Jennie Eileen Jackson   11. Patricia Ann Jackson   12. Starr Norma Jean Jackson   13. Wanda Dorothy Marie Jackson
  Family ID	F10499	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  AltBirth - 1918 - Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Obituary - Campbell Funeral Home - 7 May 2013 - Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Eileen Smith (1918-2013) Eileen Smith ( 1918 - 2013 ) married Alfred Henry Jackson ( 1914 - 1994 ), son of George W Jackson ( 1892 - 1948 ) and Ellen Amelia Feltham ( 1891 - 1970 ).

  
  

• Sources

  [S794] Info: Gerry Mattinson, posting to NSCumber 20 Aug 2010. [S695] Obituaries: General, Eileen Jackson, Campbell Funeral Home ,http://campbellsamherst.sharingmemories.ca/siteContent/memorial.html?personId=237247&source=memlist>, Amherst, NS, viewed 7 May 2013. [S870] Family: Fields Genealogy. [S695] Obituaries: General, Alfred Jackson, Halifax Chronicle Herald, 14 Oct 1994.