Robert Lee Smith

Baileyville – Robert Lee Smith, 79, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at a Calais hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born July 3, 1926 in Bar Harbor, son of the late Paul and Ava (Davis) Smith. He served in the U.S. Air Force Band as a drummer. Bob married Gloria Gaddis on November 22, 1950. He was an 8th grade teacher for Calais and Woodland schools for many years, then was employed by Georgia Pacific as a maintenance supervisor until his retirement. Along with his wife, he owned and operated Smith Greenhouse & Florist in Baileyville. Bob attended Peoples United Methodist Church in Baileyville, was a member of William T. Wren Post #23 American Legion in Baileyville, and enjoyed gardening and music. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Theodore Smith. Surviving are his loving wife of over 55 years, Gloria; 2 children, Shirley McArthur of Baileyville and Martin Smith and wife Wanda of Alexander; four grandsons, Robert Smith and Tammy of Bangor, Chad Smith and Amy of Baileyville, Brian McCray of Baileyville, and Christopher Everett of Milford; two granddaughters, Heather McCray of Baileyville, and Dana Davis and husband Glen of Alexander; a great-grandson, Robert Lee Smith of Alexander; three great-granddaughters, Kayla Marie Smith of Alexander, Mya Marie McCray of Baileyville, and Alexis Annabelle Smith of Bangor; two sisters, Tootie Austin of Florida, and Barbara Sonstrom of Conn.; two brothers, Alfred and William Smith; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Peoples United Methodist Church in Baileyville with Pastor Bernie Hammond officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Calais Regional Hospital Home Health, 22 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619.


Memorials:
Calais Regional Hospital Home Health, 22 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619


Services:
2:00PM at Peoples United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 18th, 2006 (map/driving directions)