Smith, Allan Michael – 52 of Dartmouth, passed away October 18, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Oct 23, 1958 in Halifax, NS. He was the son of John and Isabel (Gilliss) Smith. Allan worked as a longshoreman local 269 from 1974 to 2011. Allan had many passions: his dog Stoker, Eastern Passage, his boat house, his antique bottle collecting, Kings Wharf, and salvaging. He took it upon himself to help maintain Sullivans pond and look after the geese there (He was also known as “The Goose Whisperer”). He spent many hours cleaning the beachers on MacNabs Island, shovelling grain spills at the waterfront and donating it to both Hope for Wildlife, and the Shubienacadie Wildlife park. He loved Halifax and Dartmouth and it's history. Allan is predeased by grandparents Sarah and Fred Smith, and Freda and William Gilliss. He is survived by his daughter Sarah whom he dearly loved and was very proud of, friends Connie Donavan and children Becky, Dylan, and Destiny. Sisters Judy (Mark, Emily and Julia Nickerson - Hubley), Christa (Rick Eddy - Mahone Bay), Donna (Mike, Bradley, Bryan, Evan Rafuse - Prospect), Angela (Jon, Laura Griffin – Dartmouth), and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has already taken place. At Allan's request a family only memorial will be held at a later date. We would like to thank his family, and many friends who visited him and lifted his spirits during his illness. Special thanks to Joanne, and Barry and Alison, 7A Pallative Care Unit VG, Dr. P. MacIntyre, Dr. Stephanie Snow (Oncology) and Father Owen Connolly. Online condolences may be made by visiting Dartmouth Funeral Home website: www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca. Donations in Allans name may be made to The Hope for Wildlife Society (www.hopeforwildlife.org) or at Dartmouth Veterinary Hospital, 61 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth or to another charity of your choice.
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