SMITH, Lloyd George - 87, Hillsborough, Inverness Co. It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Lloyd G. Smith, on Friday April 7, 2006, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born April 20, 1918, on Port Hood Island, he was the eldest son of the late Gordon and Fannie (Watts) Smith. During the years from 1941- 44 he was enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Marine Division. After the death of his father in 1944, he became manager of the firm of H. A. Smith & Sons, a small fish plant operation, located on Port Hood Island. Later he became a well-known marine contractor who contracted jobs for 50 years, in all four Atlantic Provinces. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean ( Adams ) Smith; daughter, Linda MacDonald, Mabou; son, Wayne, Hillsborough; and granddaughters, Barbara (Quinn) MacDonald; Cynthia Smith; Tabitha MacDonald and Amber MacDonald; a sister, Maude McKinnon, Port Hastings. He was predeceased by brothers, Roy and Murray. In his early years, he attended Jubilee United Church, Port Hood Island and St. Stephen's United Church, Port Hood. He later attended the Mabou/Hillsborough United Church, Hillsborough. Lloyd was well respected by all as a gentleman and friend who held the well being of others close to his heart. Always willing to help anyone that needed him. Visitation will be held in the former Mabou/Hillsborough United Church, Tuesday April 11, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; also, on Wednesday, April 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Rev. Linda Stumpf officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery to follow. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Lloyd may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com