Donald Clayton Smith, 68, of Springhill, passed away suddenly at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Born in Springhill, Donald was a son of late Clayton Smith and Donna Foster.

He had been a meat cutter for twenty five years, known throughout the county as "The Meat Man". Following that, he dedicated more than twenty years to the Springhill Correctional Institution as a Carpentry Instructor.

An avid outdoors man, Donald loved hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and spending time at the camp. He looked forward to good times with his friends and beloved family.

Donald leaves behind his wife of fourty-nine years, Theresa (nee MacDonald), Springhill; his mother, Donna Foster, Springhill; one daughter, Wanda (Max) Dutton, Moncton; one son, Randy (Lindsay) Smith, Springhill; three grandchildren, Morgan, Spencer, and Avery; two great grandchildren, Hunter and Jackson; one sister, Bonnie (Dougie) Lockhart, and two nephews, Troy and Darren.

He was predeceased by his father.

Arrangements are under the supervision and care of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361). Honouring Donald's wishes, there will be no funeral service. An afternoon of remembrance will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 2-4 pm.

Donations in Donald's memory may be made to the LA Animal Shelter.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Donald's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.