Doreen Maude (Gorrie) Smith (1924 - 2021)

Born 5 Aug 1924 in Bible Hill, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Died 25 Jun 2021 at age 96 in Bible Hill, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Biography

Doreen was born in 1924. She was the daughter of Burton Gorrie and Ida Vey. She passed away in 2021.

Doreen Maude (Gorrie) Smith 1924 - 2021 Smith, Doreen Maude; 96 of Bible Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Bible Hill, she was a daughter of the late Burton and Ida (Vey) Gorrie.

She was a life-long resident of Bible Hill, and the Bible Hill Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary. Doreen and her late husband Elbert were officially received into St. David's United Church by Baptism/Profession of Faith in October of 1952 and their history with the church goes back more than 70 years as founding members.

She was also a Sunday School Teacher and Councillor of the CGIT. She was a grocery clerk for Delaney's, Creelman's Red and White, and Moore's IGA for 27 years.

Doreen and her late husband Elbert of 75 years, made many trips with their camper down south and different places in Canada, which they enjoyed very much.

She is survived by daughter Debra Vey Gullon, East Mountain; son, Elbert Dana Smith, Bible Hill; brother, Rev. Robert (Dianne) Gorrie, Naomi BC; granddaughter, Jaclyn (James) MacPherson, Bible Hill, grandsons, Gregory (Lisa) Gullon, East Mountain, Dana Craig Smith (Stephanie Wesley), BC; great-grandchildren, Alex Gullon, Seth MacPherson, Hailey; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Elbert Alonzo Smith; brother, Carl; sisters, Jeanne, Bette; son-in-law, Stephen Gullon.

A graveside service and interment will be held 2 pm Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Bible Hill Cemetery, 41 Warren Drive Bible Hill, with April Hart officiating.

(Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a maximum of 75 people can attend the graveside service; this number may increase if restrictions are eased. Masks must be worn and physical distancing will apply.)

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. No flowers by request. Donations in Doreen's memory may be made to St. David's United Church Bible Hill. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Doreen's obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201668428/doreen_maude_smith