Annie May Smith

Perry – Annie May Smith, 97, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 surrounded by her family. Annie was born in Perry on January 11, 1921, daughter of Seth and Bertha (McPhail) Brackett.

Annie attended school in Perry and on February 29, 1944, married Roy Smith. She worked in the local sardine factories in Eastport for several years and along with her husband, operated their own farm. Together they raised pigs, cows, horses and even made and sold their own butter. Annie enjoyed reading, picking berries, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents Seth and Bertha, Annie was predeceased by her husband Roy in 1985; her son Ernest Smith Sr. in 2018; three grandchildren, William Smith, Bonnie Devine and Judy Brackett; three sisters, Evelina Garcia, Margaret Mealey and Nina Morrell; and five brothers, Joseph, John, James, David and Richard Brackett.

Surviving are her two sons, Robert “Doug” Brackett and wife Madge Gibson of Calais, and Ernest Smith Jr. and wife Sharon of Perry; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A service for Annie and her son Ernest Smith Sr. will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. Burial will follow in Trott Cemetery, Perry. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.