BUCKSPORT and SANGERVILLE – Kenneth C. Smith passed away Dec. 30, 2010, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Ken was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Harrington, to Kenneth A Smith and Josephine Burgess Smith of Harrington. He was a graduate of Lubec High School and in 1943 from the second class at Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, being appointed as a third mate and ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Ken served in both World War II and the Korean War, serving a total of 81/2 years with more than 27 months of foreign sea duty. Some of the wartime ports of call were Omaha Beach, Normandy, Corrigador and the Philippines. After military discharge Ken sought to work for the people of the state of Maine and was in 1953 appointed to Maine State Police, serving honorably in Troop A York County, Troop C Piscatiquis County, Troop E Washington County, Troop F Aroostook County and Troop G Maine Turnpike. In 1973, Ken retired from there and began working at Maine Yankee, Wiscassett, eventually actually retiring to the home he built on River Road, Bucksport. Always one to love hunting, fishing or building something, he now had time to do it. He was never too busy to help his son, daughter, families or friends with whatever project or expedition was on going, and will be greatly missed and always lovingly and respectfully remembered. In later years he became addicted to a game called golf and nearly became unrecognizable in his zeal for the perfect swing. His talk of friends at the 19th hole at Bucksport Golf Course always brought smiles and fond memories. Ken was predeceased by both parents; his sister, Alice London of Bucksport; his former wife, Mary Wheeler Spencer of Sanford; and his much cherished daughter, Sharon Marie Marion of North Berwick. He is survived by his son, Bradford S. Smith and daughter-in-law, Marilou, of Sangerville, with whom he resided; his former wife, Dawn Danforth and her children, Mark and Kathy, of Bucksport; grandchildren, K. Bret Smith of New Gloucester, Michael Smith and wife, Jen, of South Casco, Jamie Fenderson and wife, Jen, of North Berwick, Aaron Fenderson of North Berwick, and Alicia Abbott and husband, Tim, of Sanford; and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jacob, Connor, Madeline and Isabella Smith, Emily and Jeremy Fenderson and Hailey Abbott, all residents of Southern Maine. The family expresses thanks to the many wonderful caregivers at the Eastern Maine Medical Center skilled care unit; Maine Veterans Home, Bangor, especially C Unit; and all the staff at Hibbard’s Skilled Care Facility, Dover Foxcroft. There will be a military graveside service scheduled in the spring with a celebration of Ken’s life after at his Sangerville residence at a time to be announced.
KENNETH C. SMITH
