Joseph L. Smith

SMITH, Joseph L., 63, Guilford, at Bangor, May 2, 2016. Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. May 13, 2016, at the Funeral Home. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home, Guilford.

GUILFORD – Joseph L. Smith, 63, husband of Tina (McEwen) Smith, passed away May 2, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. He was born March 30, 1953, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of George L. and Maude (Prescott) Smith.

Joe served his country proudly for 22 years with the U.S. Navy, retiring as Navy Chief. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and riding his motorcycle. Despite his failing health, he still continued to ride his motorcycle, just tucking his oxygen tank into his saddlebag. He also enjoyed online gaming, especially “War Commander”.

Joe was predeceased by his parents; and a son, Jason.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tina, with whom he had just celebrated their wedding anniversary on April 30. He also leaves three children, Joseph, Matthew and Cassandra; four step-children, Trevor, Brandon, Cody and Devin; grandsons, Jason, Brenden, Kieran, Jace, Mason and Bentley; a sister, Linda Fortier and her children, Seth, Boyd, Todd and Niki; and a special aunt, Hannah. He will be missed by his Maine Coon cat, Zelda, and the Mill Street gang in Sangerville.

His family wishes to thank Dr. Darin Peck for the compassionate care he provided and for being a special friend to Joe.

Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. May 13, 2016, at the Lary Funeral Home, Guilford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to C. A. Dean Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 1129, Greenville, ME 04441.

Condolences and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.