It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vera Agnes Smith announces her passing on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on March 22, 1941, she was the wife of the late Earl Smith Sr. and the daughter of the late Vernon and Winnifred (Betteridge) Ryan. Vera is survived by her children: Joseph Smith of Moncton, NB, Deborah Eastwood and her husband Thomas of Willow Grove, NB, Eleanor Saunders and her husband Charles of Quispamsis, NB, Earl Smith Jr. and his wife Theresa of Passekeag, NB, William Smith and his wife Susan of Rothesay, NB, and Veralynn Cooper and her boyfriend Leo of Moncton, NB; sisters: Margaret Bennett of Hampton, NB, and Bette Whittaker of Saint John, NB; brother Billy Ryan and his wife Carole of Saint John, NB; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Vera was predeceased by her sister Elsie Ross and brother John "Jackie" Ryan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, where a visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 - 8pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11:00am from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place in the spring at Hampton Rural Cemetery. Donations in memory of Vera may be made to the IWK Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com