Herbert William (Bert) Smart1

#2289, (29 May 1912 - 25 August 2004)
FatherWilliam Thomas Smart1 (1884 - 1955)
MotherEllen Wright1 (1889 - 1977)
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of William Wright & his wife Jane

Children of Herbert William (Bert) Smart and Mildred Gourley
  • Sally Smart7
  • Bill Smart7 (1949 - 2019)
CalledHerbert William (Bert) Smart went by the name of Bert. 
BirthHe was born on 29 May 1912 in Watson, Saskatchewan.1,2
 
(Listed) Passenger ListHerbt Smart was found on a passenger manifest returning to Canada from England with his mother, sister Mabel, and his aunt May Smart on 24 Jul 1913.3
Ellen Smart & family
SS Victorian passenger list, July 1913
(with Parents) 1916 CensusHerbert appeared on the 1916 Census of Watson, Saskatchewan with his parents. He was 4 years old and born in Saskatchewan.4 
(with Parents) 1921 CensusHerbert appeared on the 1921 Census of Watson, Saskatchewan with his parents. He was 8 years old, a scholar, born in Saskatchewan, and had one older sister.5 
Voters' ListBert Smart, clerk, appeared on the electoral roll in 1935 in Watson.6 
MarriageHe married Mildred Gourley on 10 Nov 1939 in Watson.1,2
 
(Enumerated) Voters' ListH W Smart, town clerk, appeared on the electoral roll in 1940 in Watson. His parents were also living there.6 
MilitaryHerbert William (Bert) Smart served overseas during World War II. 
Voters' ListH W , airman, and Mrs H W Smart appeared on the electoral roll in 1945 in Watson. They appeared on the 1949 electoral roll, where Bert's occupation was town clerk.6 
Residence-Moved In 1956, Bert and Mildred moved so Bill could attend John Dolan School. Bert stayed in Watson and commuted on weekends to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.7 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Ellen Smart's 1977 obituary as son Bert of Saskatoon.8 
DeathHerbert died on 25 Aug 2004 in Saskatoon.9
 
BurialHe was buried on 28 Aug 2004 in Watson Cemetery, Watson, Saskatchewan.9 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 30 Aug 2004 in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

SMART Bert, of Saskatoon, formerly of Watson, died on August 25th at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his wife Mildred and sister Mabel. Bert is survived by his sister Ellen and his brother Ted. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his son Bill and daughter Sally. A special thank you to Jean and Daryl Gourley; Twyla and Les Widdifield; Gerry and Homer Gourley and Joan Laewetz for their assistance and support. Bert was a resident of Veterans Village, Sherbrooke Community Centre for the past year and a half. Thank you to the people who cared for him with affection, humor and compassion. A private graveside interment was held at Watson Cemetery on Saturday, August 28th. Arrangements entrusted to Sue Panattoni Mourning Glory Funeral Services.9
 
Last Edited16 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Letter from Mabel Inkster (Vancouver, B.C.) to J Kolthammer , 1989.
  2. Letter from Ellen McCafferty (British Columbia) to J Kolthammer, 1989.
  3. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Victorian, arrived in Quebec 24 July 1913.
  4. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, District 18, ED 20 in Town of Watson, Page 5.
  5. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Humboldt, SD 25, Page 5.
  6. Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. Obituary of Mildred Smart in Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 19 Nov 1996 (J Kolthammer, image on file).
  8. Obituary of Ellen Smart in The Vancouver Sun, March 1977. transcribed by a volunteer.
  9. Obituary of Bert Smart in Saskatoon Star Phoenix, August 30, 2004.