Bathurst - Mrs. Joan D. Smith, 76, wife of Lyman Smith, formerly of Morrison Ct., Bathurst, passed away on Wednesday November 22, 2017, at the Foyer Notre Dame de Lourdes.

Born in Sackville, NB, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Bernice (Hicks) Tower.

Joan worked as a teacher for most of her life and concluded her career as Principal of Janeville Elementary School. Upon retirement she was a member of the NB Retired Teachers Association and an active member of the District Education Council.  She was a member of the Gloucester Chapter IODE, recently honored with a life membership, and enjoyed her Bridge groups, as well as, the company of a wide circle of friends and family.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two children:  Shari Smith-Ellis (Peter) of Janeville and Scott Smith (Karen) of Calgary, AB and one grandson, Jackson Smith.

One brother, Gary Tower (Liz) of Amherst, NS.  One sister, Deb Boran (Tom) of Halifax, NS.  One brother-in-law, Jim Betts of Lower Sackville, NS.

As well as, two sisters-in-law on her husband’s side, Elaine Smith of Port Elgin, NB and Bessie Chapman of Riverview, NB.  Several nieces and nephews.

She was pre-deceased by a brother, Keith and a sister, Carol Betts.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com).  Funeral service will be held on Saturday November 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. from The Point Church, O’Neil Dr., Bathurst.  Donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Janeville Elementary School or a favorite charity.