Peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre in her 86th year. Melba Smith, formerly of Normandale was born in Simcoe, Ontario to Harry Elmer Smith and Gertrude Pauline Collver. She is also predeceased by her sister Ruth Oatman and brothers Harold and Harry Smith. Melba will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, their children and friends. Melba worked at the Hood Company in Vittoria for many years. She also worked in the Tobacco industry as well as at the Fish Factory in Port Dover. Melba was also the owner / manager of an apartment building for a while in the 60’s. A Memorial Service will be held at the THORPE BROTHERS’ FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL”, 96 West Street, Brantford, on Saturday, November 26th, 2011 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm. If desired, donations to the Brantford SPCA in memory of Melba would be appreciated by the family. THORPE BROTHERS’ 519-759-2211
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