Smith, Donald F., 86, June 8, 2013. Interment was held in the Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Donald F. Smith, 86, died June 8, 2013, at Caribou. He was born in Caribou on August 7, 1926, the son of the late Freeland and Annie (McGlinn) Smith.
At the age of 15, Don graduated with the class of 1942 from Caribou High School. He married Glenda Hewitt on November 10, 1948. Mr. Smith was a self-employed dairy farmer and potato grower, having farmed on the Sweden Road in Caribou for many years. He was an honorary member of the FFA in Caribou, and a lifetime member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and made his Cursillo in April 1979.
Don loved playing violin and harmonica. He was an avid gardener and grew beautiful gladiolas, which he truly enjoyed sharing with family, friends and neighbors.
Surviving in addition to his wife of over 64 years, Glenda of Caribou, are two sons and daughters-in-law; Wayne and Patty Smith of Woodland, and Donald and Hollis Smith Jr. of Monmouth; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Tom Hale of Westman-land; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Smith of Woodland; and a son-in-law, Bob Brown of Searsport; eleven grand-children and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was predeceased by a son, Darrell, and a daughter, Carla Brown.
Friends visited with the family 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from the Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment was in the Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. Following the service, all were invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments with the family at the parish center. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Smith may do so through the charity of one’s choice.
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