Pleasant Point – Holly Amanda Rose Smith, 38, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Holly was born in Machias on November 9, 1983, daughter of Mike and Ruby (Smith) Griffin.
Holly graduated from Shead High School, Class of 2002. She worked seasonal jobs such as clamming, wrinkling, eeling, and working at Whitney Wreaths. Family was everything to Holly, especially her children. She attended all of her children’s sporting events and loved family gatherings. She enjoyed camping, cooking and playing bingo.
Holly was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Clifton “Gug” and Frances “Nan” Smith; paternal grandparents Gardner and Priscilla Griffin; an uncle Bill Smith; and a grandmother-in-law Julia Suddy. Surviving are her husband of 18 years, Willie Suddy III; her parents Mike and Ruby Griffin of Whiting; her children who she loved dearly, Devin Sullivan, Aleksa Suddy, Jenna Suddy, Willie Suddy IV, Gabe Suddy and Samantha Smith; three sisters, Shannon Smith and companion Brandon Cropley of Pleasant Point, Kristin Hodgdon and companion Adrian Malahoo of Whiting, and Jessa Cushing of Pembroke; mother-in-law Laurie Young and husband Kim; father-in-law Willie Suddy Jr and companion Vikki; sister-in-law Judy Suddy; grandparents-in-law Persis Mooers and Willard Suddy Sr.; nieces and nephews, Teryn, Trevon, Owen, Emma, Dylan, Kayden, and Noah Jr.; special uncles, Lane Bassett, Ralph Smith, and Cliff Smith Jr; special aunts Kathy Smith, Lisa Dana, Lynn Neptune, Dolly Apt, and Barbara Newell; special friend Deb Yarmal; numerous cousins; and her canine companion Baxter.
Visiting hours will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 until 1 p.m. Monday, July 11, at the Pleasant Point Elderly Meal Site, 15 Elders Way, Pleasant Point. Immediately following the visitation, a celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Elderly Meal Site. Burial will take place in the Pleasant Point Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.