Caribou-Donald F. Smith 86 died June 8, 2013 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou August 7, 1926 the son of the late Freeland and Annie (McGlinn) Smith. At the age of 15 Don graduated with the Class of 1942 from Caribou High School. He married Glenda Hewitt November 10, 1948. Mr. Smith was a self-employed dairy farmer and potato grower, having farmed on the Sweden Road in Caribou for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and made his Cursillo in April 1979. Don loved playing violin and harmonica. He was an avid gardener and grew beautiful gladiolas, which he truly enjoyed sharing with family, friends and neighbors. Surviving in addition to his wife of over 64 years, Glenda of Caribou are two sons and daughters in law; Wayne and Patty Smith of Woodland and Donald and Hollis Smith Jr of Monmouth. One daughter and son in law, Donna and Tom Hale of Westmanland. One daughter in law Barbara Smith of Woodland and a son in law Bob Brown of Searsport. Eleven grandchildren, Thirteen great grandchildren. Mr. Smith was predeceased by a son Darrell and a daughter Carla Brown. Friends may visit with the family 6-8 pm Monday at the Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir Street Caribou. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Tuesday June 11, 2013 from the Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. Following the service all are invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments with the family at the parish center. Friends who wish to contribute on memory of Mr. Smith may do so through the charity of one’s choice.
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