Avis de décès de Lauretta-Louise Smith - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Lauretta Louise Smith, 74    EAST MILLINOCKET -- Lauretta Louise Smith, 74, passed peacefully into heaven surrounded by family on June 16, 2006, after a long illness.      Born in Caribou, on, September 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Alice (Brown) Elliott. She graduated from Caribou High School, Class of 1949. She was the beloved wife of James H., with whom she had shared nearly 54 years of marriage.      She and Jim raised five children, daughter, Kim Glidden of East Millinocket, her husband, Tom and their two children, Jennifer Civiello and husband, Gabe, and Amy Glidden and her friend, Dennis Whitham; daughter Holly Smith Pelkey of Mattamiscontis, her husband, Bryan and their three children, Elizabeth, Hillary, and Jacob; daughter Candie Smith of Gorham, her husband, Bryan Speirs and their two children, Zachary and Elliott; daughter Mary Smith of East Millinocket, her son, Brodie Mackin, her daughter, Brooke Mackin, and her granddaughter, Kenadie Shea Mackin; son James E. Smith of Caribou and friend David Conner.      She was actively involved in Girl Scouting as a leader for nearly 14 years. Lauretta was known for her enthusiasm at Schenck High's sporting events. Her children are proud to say she never missed an opportunity to support them in their sporting, music, theater or academic events while they were growing up.      Thirty-nine years ago, she and Jim, with their young family, began their lifelong journey of developing and running Jo-Mary Lake Campground, all the while making lifelong friends that to this day bring so much joy to their lives.      She will be sadly missed by her constant companion, Bridgette the dog. She is also survived by a brother-in law, Richard Powell and his wife, Dawn; two sister-in-laws, Jackie Aucoin and Roberta Whitten of Caribou; along with many loving nieces, nephews and friends.      She was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence Elliott, and sister, Colleen Elliott.     A time of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at her home at 38 Cedar St., East Millinocket, which will be followed by a Service of Remembrance at 1 p.m. Pastor Ronald Libby of Souls Harbor Church will conduct the Service of Remembrance.     The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses of Community Health and Counseling and Dr. Jenkins and the Millinocket Regional Hospital staff.     In lieu of flowers, donations in Lauretta' s memory may be made to:    Souls Harbor Church     P. O. Box 275     Corinth, Maine 04427     Arrangements are under the care of R. L. Bouchard Funeral Home, East Millinocket.     Lauretta Louise Smith