APOLLO BEACH, FL – Marlin Blake Smith, 63, of Apollo Beach, FL, formerly of Pittsfield, ME, died March 23, 2016, in Florida. Marlin was born in Hartland, ME January 31, 1953. He owned and operated his real estate appraisal business (MBS Associates) for many years in Pittsfield, ME. He was the son of Leona Woelk Smith of Pittsfield, ME and the late Robert Shaw Smith.
In addition to his mother, Marlin is survived by his wife, Nadine Smith of Apollo Beach; his son and his daughter-in-law, Corey and Kim Smith of Brandon, FL; and step-son, Jeremy Gates of Hamden, CT; 3 brothers, Grayln Smith and wife Annette of Greensville, ME, Kevin Smith and wife and wife, Deborah of Pittsfield, ME, and Warren Smith of Portland, ME; his former sister-in-law, Reita Abbott of Deltona, FL. Marlin was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and E. Lee Bowling, paternal grandparents, Rochie and Minnie Smith; maternal grandparents Edward and Mary Woelk of Pawnee, KS. He leaves behind many close friends who have been ever present during his illness, and was eternally grateful for those relationships.
There will be no formal services. Marlin requested his ashes be scattered over Moosehead Lake in Greenville at the family summer camp, at a later date with family and friends.