Gary F. "Shack" Smith passed away at home on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 64.

Gary was a proud Islander, "over home" as he would say, and that is where his love of harness racing started. Over the years he was involved in many aspects of the sport and in recent years he was a Paddock Judge which he committed many hours to serving at several racetracks.

Gary is survived by his son, Russell Hambly of Charlottetown PEI and his special friend Beckey Daniel.

He was predeceased by his mother Lexie Mae (Davidson) Smith of Charlottetown PEI.

Gary will be missed by so many in the harness racing community as well as all who were fortunate to call him a friend.

His PEI roots were near and dear to his heart and when it is safe to travel, he will be taken home and laid to rest.

Bishop's Funeral Home and Crematorium, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton NB, have been entrusted with Gary's arrangements.  Online Condolences and Sharing of memories may be made at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com 

A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date.

Donations in Gary’s memory may be made to Morning Star Acres at https://www.retiredracehorseproject.org/view-all-sources-for-horses/view-nonprofits/3563-morning-star-acres or the Fredericton Horseman’s Association at 366 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3M, Fredericton, NB E3B 0C9