SMITH, Edward Alexander "Alex" - Born June 25, 1945, died November 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Alex is survived by wife Rhondda, sons: Owen (Amy), Shane (Leeora), Brent (Brittany); granddaughter Shoshana; sister Bonny (Ian), brother Doug.
Lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law Marla (Ben), Dalyce (Norman), Nadine (Henri), nieces Jennifer, Karen (Jake), nephews Glavin (Celina), Spencer and great-nephew Cooper; predeceased by his beloved nephew Paul.
Son of Gordon A. and Tammy Smith, raised in Orillia, Ontario, Alex was a Marina Manager and Scuba Diving Instructor before he began a diverse flying career as a Bush Pilot, Airline Captain, and in corporate aviation, retiring in Halifax Nova Scotia as Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot for Sobeys.
He was a longtime Mason, active in the Dartmouth Lions Club and with 18 Dartmouth Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.
He had a passion for teaching and sharing his extensive knowledge and experience of aviation and business.
Alex had a great sense of humour and a big laugh.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, travelling and telling flying stories.
He lived a full and complete life and leaves this world with no regrets.