The death occurred, at the Maplewood Manor, Alberton, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, with her family by her side, of Myrtle Mary Smith, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Hanson Gerald Smith, of Alberton. Born at Miminegash, on July 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mae (nee Thibodeau) Gallant.

Loving mother to Paula (David) Cahill, of Alberton, and Kathy Pitre (Wayne Poirier) of Kinkora. Grandmother to Christopher Cahill. Myrtle's siblings: Mary (Don) Jones, Gladys (Mike) Spin, George (Velda) Gallant, Philip (Stella) Gallant, Bobby Gallant, Ronnie (late Lorna) Gallant, late Harvey (Leona) Gallant, late Wilbert (late Edna) Gallant, late Fred Gallant, late Kathleen (Joe) Bernard, Elaine (late Ray) Cormier, late Judy Albert, as well as two who died in infancy, Goldie and Dorothy. Her sisters and brothers-in-law: late Erskine (Jean) Smith, Francis (late Anna) Smith, Bill Smith, Ivan (Irene) Smith and Velda (late Wyman) Milligan. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, cousins and by her friends.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. No visitation by request. A funeral for Myrtle and her husband Hanson, who predeceased her on February 28, 2021, to be held on Monday morning, August 8th, from the Sacred Heart Church, Alberton, with funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Brendon Gallant, celebrant. Interment in the church cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Maplewood Manor, Alberton, would be gratefully appreciated by the family.