Elmer E. “Gene” Smith

1936 – 2018

LEEDS – Elmer E. “Gene” Smith went home to be with the Lord at age 82 in his home in Leeds, Maine, on Oct. 19, 2018 with family at his side. Most knew him as Gene. Family called him Gene, Uncle Eugene, Dad, Pop Pop, or even Jeep.
The youngest of 13, he was born to Harvey and Clara Smith of Hagerstown, Md., on
March 30, 1936. While at school in Illinois, he met and married the love of his life,
Shirley Pease of Leeds. They had five children: Carole, married to Philip Warner of
Spring Grove, Pa.; Michael, married to Methyl from Greene, Maine; Wayne, married to
Vicki from Sabbattus, Maine; Gary, married to Tammy of Greene; and Rachael,
married to Jerry Evens of Elizabethtown, Pa. Elmer lived in Maryland, Maine and Florida, owned a Mobile gas station, drove a milk route, and also drove a bread route for Sunbeam
bread. He and Shirley moved back to Maine where he worked on a farm until he was
hired by Die Electric, where he worked for 16 years until he retired. In retirement he
worked at Walmart in the seafood and meat department until age 75. A fan of the
Ravens and Orioles, Elmer liked building things, working with wood, and caring for his
yard. He loved cookouts, bonfires, and being with family. Elmer loved music and his
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was active in the music ministry at his church that he
also called family.
Elmer was preceded by a great-granddaughter, Zoey Smith, of Leeds; and leaves
behind his loving wife, five children, 13 grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, 26
great-grandchildren, and 15 great-stepgrandchildren. He will be truly missed.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., at Faith Alliance Church,
18 Pleasant St., Winthrop, Maine.
Donations can be made to Faith Alliance
Church in memory of Elmer to their Benevolent fund.
Many thanks to Androscoggin Home Hospice.