1951 – 2014

AUGUSTA — Dorothy Ann (Murphy) Smith, 62, died Thursday, Nov. 6, at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Millinocket on Nov. 14, 1951, a daughter of Leo J. and Leola (Thibodeau) Murphy. She was a graduate of Cony High School, Class of 1970.

She was employed by the city of Augusta School Department, educating junior high students at the former Lou Buker School. She previously worked at Maine Instrument Flight School and the state of Maine Bureau of Aeronautics. She also served on the board of directors for Plummer Funeral Home and was the secretary/clerk of the corporation for many years.

Dot was extremely appreciative of the care and compassion she received during her illness from family, extended family, friends, staff at the Alfond Cancer Center for Cancer Care, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Dana Farber Institute, Dr. Michael Szela and all the doctors and nurses who helped her through this very difficult time.

She loved her Siamese cats, rocking endlessly in one of her rocking chairs, day trips around Maine, seafood and pasta, but most of all, family.

Dot is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, David P. Smith, of Augusta; her children, Heidi L. Smith of Augusta and Adam D. Smith of Augusta; a grandson, Colby James Lemelin Smith, of Augusta; three brothers, J. Patrick Murphy and his wife, Suzanne, of Augusta, Timothy J. Murphy and his companion, Cheryl Clark, of Windsor and L. Michael Murphy of Augusta; two sisters, Barbara J. Daigle and her husband, Robert, of Auburn and M. Kathryn Foye and her husband, Chad, of Chelsea; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her mother, Leola (Thibodeau) Murphy.

Condolences may be expressed via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.