Everett ‘Butch’ Smith obituary

Everett ‘Butch’ Smith
1938-2017

JAY – Everett “Butch” Harold Smith, 78, a loving husband and father, a resident of Jay, passed away Thursday, March 16, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

He was born on March 24, 1938, in Wilton, the son of John Smith and Doris (Ross) Smith. He attended school in Jay. Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corps from August 28, 1956, to August 25, 1958. He married his longtime companion, Joyce E. VanDine, on March 23, 1997, they were together for 31 years.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction, retiring in 2008. Butch especially loved his family, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and gardening. He also loved music, and was a former band member of the The Midnight Ramblers. He was a member of the AMVETS Post 33 and the VFW Post 3335 of Jay.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce E. Smith of Jay; three daughters, Laura Varney of Norway, Cheryl Smith and her husband, Brian, of New Portland, Teresa Sheedy and her husband, Dan, of Poland; one son, Darrell Smith and his wife, Rachele, of Norway; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; his sister, Beverly Cox and her husband, William, and his brother, Maurice Smith and his wife, Julie, all of Jay. He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers, Arnold, Phillip and Jack Smith; two sisters, Myrtle Allen and Inza Stanley,; a stepdaughter, Nicole Cox, stepson, Stephen York and a grandchild, Brett Gould.

A funeral service will full military honors was held at Finley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, Maine 04254 to help the family with funeral expenses.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.