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Betty J. (Nicklas) Smith
1926-2018
SKOWHEGAN — Betty J. (Nicklas) Smith, 91, passed away May 14, 2018, at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family.
She was born June 3, 1926, in Hazleton, Pa., the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (Haynie) Nicklas.
She was educated in the Allentown, Pa., schools and graduated from high school in 1943. She was employed for many years as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone in Allentown, and in a retail clothing store in Augusta and gift shop in Kennebunk.
She was a member of the ASPCA in Aiken, S.C., and enjoyed basket weaving, gardening, cooking and dogs, especially Labradors.
Betty is survived by three sons, Richard Smith and wife Linda of Skowhegan, Donald Smith and wife Kim of Palmyra, Virginia, David Smith and wife Susan of Hope; three grandsons, Brian Smith and wife Alison of Littleton, Mass., Jordan Smith of Clayton, North Carolina, Avery Smith of Hope; two great-grandsons, Brayden Currier of Canaan, and James Funk of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; three granddaughters, Jenny Currier and Cory of Canaan, Arielle Funk and Todd of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Emily Smith of Hope.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Smith.
The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation for their care and support.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the home of Richard and Linda Smith, 98 Palmer Road, with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Betty’s memory to the Somerset Humane Society, PO Box 453, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road.
