It is with sadness, the family announces the death of Verna Amine Smith, age 88, of French Village, NB, which occurred on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at the Dr. V. A. Snow Centre, Hampton, NB. She was born on May 31, 1926 in French Village, NB a daughter of the late Chipman and Willamina (Beyea) Smith. Within two days of Verna’s developed a medical condition causing brain damage. Her mother fed her by a medicine dropper, due to lack of ability to suckle. Verna was not expected to live beyond the age of eleven or twelve. The middle child of three, Verna lived most of her life in Frenchvillage and Smithtown. Attending a one room school house in Frenchvillage, Verna trekked the two miles no matter what the weather conditions, as there were no buses. This is where she learned to read, write and made life-long friends. Hobbies include coloring, scrap booking, puzzles, latchet hooking, and crocheting. Verna’s favorite games were Crokinole, trouble, Chinese checkers and Dominoes. Verna attended Smithtown Baptist Church, and later was baptized and joined The Christian Church in Nauwigewauk. Verna enjoyed doing light housekeeping for neighbours and family. She lived with her parents, until the death of her father in 1982, and then moved in with her older sister until her passing in 2007. During these years, Verna became more independent, making her own decisions, and generously helping neighbours in need, also donating to the church and cemetery funds. Verna spent one year at the Carleton Kirk Nursing Home, while waiting for a room at the Dr. V. A. Snow Center, where she has made her home and lots of friends. Verna even runs a small Business, crocheting and selling dishcloths. Verna is survived by her special friend Karl Beyea; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Being the last surviving member of her family, she was predeceased by her sister Loy Beyea and brother Walter Smith. She is a member of the Nauwigewauk Christian Church and formerly a member of the Smithtown United Baptist Church. She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541) 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visitation on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Service, conducted by Rev. Ron Henderson, will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11AM from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place in the Hammond Valley Community Cemetery (formerly Smithtown United Baptist Cemetery) in the spring. Donations in memory of Verna, may be made to the Hammond Valley Community Cemetery, Dr V.A. Snow Center or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com