Passed away peacefully at Carbonear General Hospital on April 5, 2024, Anne Marie Smith of Dunville, at the age of 82. 

Predeceased by her parents Patrick & Anna Bruce; sister Patricia Power; brothers Cecil, Leo, Aloysius, Maxwell, Raymond and Francis; as well as many beloved in-laws within the Bruce and Smith families.

Leaving to mourn her best friend and husband of 61 years, John Smith; son Rick; grandson Stephen Hancock; sisters Helen Griffin (Dave) and Mary Kelly; as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and close friends.  

Annie was kind, intelligent, giving and strong.  She wore many hats throughout her life as a teacher, an employee at the Argentia Naval Base, and above all as a loving housewife and mother.  She enjoyed spending time doing arts and crafts, and volunteering with the groups she believed in, including the St. Anne's Church, the Dunville Healthcare Auxiliary and the Dunville Women's Institute, to name a few. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community members.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia.  Visitation to take place on Sunday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, and Monday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm & 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 9th at St. Anne's Church in Dunville, with interment to follow at St. Anne's Cemetery.