CORINNA – Robert Roy Smith, 55, lost his brief, but brave battle with cancer Sept. 13, 2011, at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1956, in Bangor, son of the late Alden G. Smith Sr. and Barbara L. (Bartlett) Smith.
Robert “Bob” was employed by Rite Aid Corp. as a merchandiser and traveled throughout the eastern U.S. doing resets at their stores. He had a passion for antiques and flea markets, and always was searching for collectibles. He enjoyed people and always made everyone he met smile with his warmth and special laugh.
Bob was predeceased by his father, Alden G. Smith Sr., in 2010. He is survived by his mother, Barbara L. Smith of North Fort Myers, Fla.; his life partner, Scott Watson of Corinna; his daughter, Charity Ann Smith of San Diego; his brother and wife, Alden “Jerry” Smith Jr. and Diane of Veazie; his nephew and wife, Ryan and Stephanie Smith of Bangor; his niece, Erin Smith of Bangor; several aunts and cousins; and special friends, Rick and April Archer of Corinna, Ruth and Larry McKinney of Searsport, and Ginger.
An open house to celebrate Bob’s life will be held noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Smith’s in Veazie. Family and friends are invited to come and share food and fellowship in Bob’s memory. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery, Hampden. Those who wish to remember Bob in a special way make a donation in his memory to Corinna Food Bank, care of United Methodist Church, 16 Dexter Road, Corinna, ME 04928.