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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
McGACHY-SMITH, Thomas (Mugak) - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Thomas McGachy Smith, 50, Lake Echo, on November 5, 2013. Tommy, or "Mugak", was a charismatic, larger than life personality with a heart of gold, an infectious brand of humor, and was highly thought of by all who knew him. Hi pride and joy were his three wonderful boys and his beloved Scottish pedigree. Hailing from Montreal, by way of Port Glasgow, Scotland, he never missed an opportunity to instill his " Scottish wisdom" on most anyone he crossed paths with. Tommy loved to spin yams, talk "Scottish backwards", and relay his unique brand of humor and talent, as only he could. Ret’d RCN PO1 Thomas Smith was a NESOP by trade and served his country proudly for 26 years. He especially loved is early years in the Navy (or the "Gravy as he sometimes referred to it) and always said that his time onboard HMCS Saguenay (1982-86) as his fondest. Popular and well-respected by all he sailed with, Tommy was a key member with the Naval Gun Run team for several years (Nova Scotia Tattoo) and served Canada loyally in many ships and shore establishments as well as deploying around the world in numerous operations. Mugak was an avid sportsman and lifelong supporter of) his beloved Glasgow Celtic football team. A diehard Chicago Blackhawks fan, he was also a Green Bay Packers and lifelong Montreal Expos fan. He often recanted stories about his visits to Jarry Park and the Big "O". He closely followed the Montreal Alouettes with Cece and even "tolerated" some of the classic Hab heroes. Tommy loved his Montreal times and maintained close ties with his dear friends there. Rock music played a huge role in Tommy’s life. He loved the United Kingdom and New York punk rock scenes, the Doors, the Who, Pink Floyd, the Coop, Warren Zevon, Joy Division, and, of course, Sabbath. A bit later in life, Mugak became a musician himself, where on he took up the guitar and turned heads with his talent and enthusiasm. It was not long before he was writing songs and playing live onstage. He made several recordings and had planned to release an al m of original material in 2014. Tommy is survived by his parents, Thomas and Mary Smith, Port Glasgow, Scotland; his former wife, Sheryl (Wilson), Riverview, N.B.; and his sons, whom he loved dearly, Michael, Halifax; Quinton, and Joseph, Riverview, N.B.; his brother, Paul (Emma); nephew, Archie, Bournemouth, England; his beloved Uncle Cecil, Montreal; his Aunt Jeannie, Santa Monica, Calif; and a wide array of cousins and relatives worldwide. Ironically, Tommy passed away on Guy Fawkes Day (bonfire day), one of his special days of the year. A visitation for close friends and family will be held Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. The funeral service will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
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