CHARLOTTE – Thomas N. Smith, 63, passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2011, at his home. He was born July 9, 1947, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, to Nelson and Elva (Hastey) Smith.
Tom attended local schools and graduated from Calais Memorial High School, Class of 1965, and Northern Maine Vocational School, Presque Isle. He became a master electrician and worked for many years as an electrician on construction jobs, at various paper mills and his last job before retirement was the U.S. Customs building in Calais. Tom served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Kennedy. He was a member of American Legion, Sherman Brothers Post 3, Calais, a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Chapter 1253; and served as a tax assessor for the town of Charlotte for many years. Tom was a kind and quiet man who was always willing to help others, he enjoyed woodworking and spending time at home. Tom will be sadly missed.
Tom was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and William Jones of Charlotte; Uncle Jack Smith and his wife, Sally, of Calais; Aunt Barbara Mylen and her husband, Norman, of Charlotte; and several cousins.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at Round Pond Cemetery, Charlotte. Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to Charlotte Volunteer Fire Department, 1100 Ayers Junction Road, Charlotte, ME 04666 or First Light Farm Equine Shelter, 576 Shore Road, Perry, ME 04667. Arrangements are in the care of Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at
www.maysfuneralhome.com.