It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our brother, Thompson "Tommy" Smearer of Bathurst and formerly of Montreal, which occurred on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital after a brief illness, at the age of 79.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late John and Gladys (Cook) Smearer. 

Tommy is survived by one daughter, Eileen.

Three sisters, Marjorie Randall (late Eldon) of Minto, Gladys Jean Chamberlain and Evelyn Thibodeau (late Eloi) both of Bathurst.

Two brothers, Donald and David both of Bathurst.

As well as a step-sister, Audrey of Stony Lake, ON.  Several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, John and Laurie, step-father Harold Moore and a step-sister Viola.

The family would like to thank Dr. Larocque, the Extra Mural and the Palliative Care Unit as well as many other caring people.

Friends may pay their respects to Tommy after 1 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018, from the First United Church, St. Patrick St., Bathurst, from where the Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.  

Donations in memory of Tommy may be made to the First United Church or a charity of the donor's choice.  Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home, Bathurst. (www.elhatton.com).