Smith, David Matthew, 56, Robinson and Wareham, MA, August 11, 2009. Arrangements in the care of Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
Robinson & Wareham, MA – David Matthew Smith, 56, was found at his residence on August 11, 2009, in East Wareham, Mass. Although his unexpected death has left many friends and family saddened, we can find peace in knowing he has gone home to be with the Lord. He was born June 15, 1953, to Keith Everrett Smith and Sandra (Barrett) Smith Leighton in Mars Hill, Maine.
Raised in Robinson, Maine, David shared many special moments with his siblings and friends. He graduated from Central Aroostook High School in 1971. He was a trustee of the Bourne United Methodist Church and he was the owner of S & S Drywall. David had a great sense of humor and was the first person to call on birthdays or special occasions. Anyone who knew him would attest to his dedication to his children Selena Berlied and her husband Brad Berlied as well as his son Jeffery R. Smith. He was a loving grandfather to his two grandsons Bradford and Derek Berlied.
David is predeceased by his father, Keith Everrett Smith; his brother, Jeffery Harry Smith; and his uncle, Carl Smith. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Barrett Leighton; brothers, Keith (Bart) Smith and wife Sharlene, Nathan L. Smith and wife Ruth, Kevin W. Smith and wife Sandra; sisters, Kim Smith Delano and husband Peter, Chloe Boulier Shaw and husband Calvin, Leslee Smith Mahon and husband Timothy. All of David’s nieces and nephews were special to him, they are: Echo Kaply-Smith, Allison Smith Charette, Matthew Smith, Amy Smith Gillen, Natasha Smith Brewer, Pippin Smith, Naomi Smith, Michael Allen, Samuel Delano, Jacob Delano, Andrew Shaw, Amy Shaw, Julie Shaw, Jonathan Shaw, Carly Smith, Gabrielle Smith, Erik Smith, Johannah Mahon and Michael Mahon. He had twelve great-nieces and nephews: Sadie, Elizabeth, Natalie, Isaac, Ryder, Pepper, Riley, Megan, Kaden, Abbigail, Abby and Ethan. Many special aunts, uncles and cousins loved David, including aunt Norma Tweedie, aunt Margaret Murdoch, aunt Joyce Witherell, uncle Ivan "Buzzy" Smith and uncle Carl and their families. Many people were special to David and he touched the hearts of so many. David will be missed by his girlfriend Sally and her family. Special friends include Rob and Pam, Molly, Fotini and family, Wally and family, Greg, Johnny, Jamie, Becky and Maria.
Family and friends gathered for visitation 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009, at the United Baptist Church on Church Street in Mars Hill, Maine. The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. at the United Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Mitch Ross and assisted by Rev. Ivan Smith. A reception was held at the church following the burial at the Bridgewater Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to a college fund for David’s grandchildren, Bradford and Derek, c/o Berlied Trust Fund, Monadnock Community Bank, 172 Central Street, Wichendon, MA 01475-1612 or c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730.
