Gregory Smith

Calais – Gregory W. Olsen Smith, 54, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 18, 2011 in Quincy, MA. Greg was born in St. John, NB, on December 25, 1956. He began working at an early age driving truck to Boston. Throughout his life, Greg was known to all as a hard-working and gentle man. Due to his work ethic and generosity, he has touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. Greg often found peace spending time on his boat in Passamaquoddy Bay and assisting his wife in rescuing animals in need. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Joseph and Margaret (Stewart) Olsen, and Harry and Charlotte Smith; as well as his special adoptive mother, Margaret Morrison. In addition to his siblings, Greg is survived by his devoted and loving wife Debbie; his two wonderful children, Jo-El Smith of Wilmington, NC, and Shawn Smith and his wife Chelsea of Amboy, WA; his father-in-law Louis Morrison of Calais; his close friend Gene Tucker of St. Andrews, NB; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. In keeping with Greg’s wishes, there will be a celebration of his life 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Townhouse Restaurant on Main Street in Calais. Donations in Greg’s memory may be made to the Frank E. Beckett Center, PO Box 384, Calais, ME 04619, or P.A.W.S., PO Box 182, Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais, ME 04619.