SMITH, Charles Inglis
SMITH, Charles Inglis - 89, Windsor, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Mount Denson, Hants Co., he was a son of the late John and Mary (Davidson) Smith. Charles graduated from King's Collegiate School, Windsor, in 1933, and while there was varsity XV Rugby captain, a varsity cross-country runner, and Special K shooting champion. He returned to K.C.S. as a faculty member where he taught English and history for three years. He attended Dalhousie University with his sights on a B.Sc. in Medicine, but had to withdraw to assume control of the family farming business (Sheyfield Farm in Falmouth) due to the untimely death of his father. He developed the farm into a substantial fruit growing business, exporting world wide. As a long-standing bandsman he received recognition from the Town of Windsor for his 25 years of community service with the Centennial Dixieland Jazz Band. Although he played in many bands before, he was a founding member of the Centennial Dixieland Band in 1978 and continued playing up until 2004. He was a life member of Welsford Masonic Lodge No. 26, where he earned his 60 year jewel. Charles' musical interests also served him well during his time as organist for both St. Georges Anglican and Christ Church Anglican. Charles is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolina; daughter, Judith (Lloyd) Zinck, Falmouth; sons, John (Marilynn), Alberta; Jeffrey (Beverley), Windsor; grandchildren, Greg, Derek, Heather, Trevor, Annalise, Nadja, and Treasure; 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, John. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. today in Lohnes~Beazley Family Funeral Home, 419 Albert St., Windsor. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, in Christ Church Anglican, Windsor, Rev. David Curry officiating. Interment of ashes in St. Georges Cemetery, Upper Falmouth. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Kings-Edgehill School - Music Department, 33 Kings-Edgehill Lane, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. Private condolences may also be sent to the family via the "Guestbook" at: www.familycare.ca