Gail E. Smith, 66, of Wiscasset
died on September 6 at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a
courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Athol, Mass., she was the daughter of Roswell and Mildred
(Thayer) Ellinwood.
Gail grew up in Edgecomb, attending local schools and graduated from
Lincoln Academy in 1960. On November 7, 1964 she married Larry Smith
and together they started a family.
Gail was an avid crafter and seamstress. She also loved nature,
especially birds, flowers and gardening. She was a great cook and
loved to keep her family well fed. She was also a member of the T.W.
High Camp Aux. #11 in Bath.
She is survived by her husband, Larry R. Smith of Wiscasset; three
daughters, Bonnie Knott and her husband Dean of Damariscotta, Laurie
Smith and her partner Cynthia of Brunswick, and Susan Hinderks and
her husband Robert of Topsham; three grandchildren, Dustin Creamer,
Megan and Jessica Cloutier; two sisters, Merry Zimbalkin of
Wiscasset and Rebecca LaPorte of Sterling, Conn.; one brother, Laroy
Ellinwood of Edgecomb; and several extended family members.
Visiting hours for Gail will be held on Friday, September 11 from
5-7 p.m. at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street,
Damariscotta. A graveside service will be held on Saturday,
September 12 at 11 a.m. at the North Edgecomb Cemetery in Edgecomb.
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