It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carson Malcolm Smith, 73, of Springhill at All Saints Hospital.  Carson passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 with his loving family by his side.  Born in Springhill on April 3, 1942, he was a son of the late Clifford and Francis (Henwood) Smith.

Carson had worked on highway construction as a heavy equipment operator for many years as well as having worked in the woods.  He loved music and playing his guitar.  He was well known for his passion for participating in benefit concerts for local charities.  He loved his sugar woods.

He was a devoted and hard working husband, father, and grandfather who loved to spend time with his family.

Carson will be sadly missed by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Bonnie (Canning); daughters, Pam (Cecil) Milton, Roberta Smith, Kelly Smith and Diane (Earl) Beaton, all of Springhill; grandchildren, Travis (Mary Kay), Shelby, Dustin, and Brianna; brothers, Wally (Marion), Springhill, Weldon (Brenda), Southampton, Allan (Angie), Invermere, BC, and Layton (Louise), Quesnel, BC; sisters, Dolores (Brian) Adams, Cole Harbour, Annie (Gary) Sterling, Springhill, Irene (Gary) Albertson, Springhill, Connie (Alan) Pipes, Amherst, Fran (Glen) Whitman, Beaumont, AB, and Nancy (Murray) Whitewood, Sundrie, AB; a sister-in-law, Louise (George) Linden, Ottawa, an uncle, George Henwood, Harvey, NB, as well as several nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his special Aunt and Uncle, Elizabeth and James Spence; his stepmother, Mary Smith; brother, Jim Spence; sister Darlene Noiles; sister-in-law, Charlene Smith, and brother-in-law, Doug Noiles.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361).  A time of visitation will be held from the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  A funeral service will be held from the funeral home at 2 pm on Wednesday.  Rev. Marion LLoy officiating.  Interment will take place in the Leamington Cemetery in the Spring.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Morzycki, Cindy Oickle, Dr. Fashoranti, the VON and the nursing staff of All Saint's Hospital Palliative Care for their kindness and support.

Donations in memory of Carson may be made to the Leamington Cemetery or All Saint's Hospital Palliative Care.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Carson's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook Page.