Kenneth C. Smith '43-2
BUCKSPORT -- Kenneth C. Smith, formerly of Bucksport and recently of Sangerville, passed away on Dec. 30, 2010, at Hibbards' Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft.
Ken was born in Harrington to Kenneth A. Smith and Josephine Burgess Smith of Harrington on Oct. 11, 1924. He was a graduate of Lubec High School and in 1943 from the second class at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, being appointed as a 3'rd Mate and Ensign in the USNR. Ken served in both World War II and the Korean conflict, serving a total of eight and a half years with over 27 months of foreign sea duty. Some of the war time 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 the Maine State Police, serving honorably in Troops 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 in Wiscassett, eventually actually retiring to the home he built on the River Road in 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 the 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 So. Casco, Jamie Fenderson and wife Jen of North Berwick, Aaron Fenderson of North Berwick, 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 being residents of southern Maine.
The family wishes to express thanks to the many wonderful caregivers at The EMMC skilled care unit, The Maine Veterans Home in Bangor, especially C Unit, and all the staff at Hibbards Skilled care facility in Dover-Foxcroft.
There will be a military graveside service scheduled in the spring with a celebration of Ken's life to follow at his Sangerville residence at a time to be announced then. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, Bangor and Brewer.
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