Clarence I. "Bum" Smith, 86, of Cedar Street, Gilman, Vermont,
died peacefully at his home Saturday morning March 12, 2016.
He was surrounded by his family.
Mr. Smith was born in Concord, Vt. on Dec. 23, 1929 the son of
Bernie and Dorothy (Joslin) Smith.
Mr. Smith moved to Gilman in 1944 and graduated from St.
Johnsbury Trade School in 1950. During the Korean War he
served with in US Army in Germany with the Army of
Occupation. He was an employee of the Gilman Mill for 40 years
working for Gilman Paper, Georgia Pacific and Simpson Paper
Company. He retired in 1990.
His memberships included the American Legion Post #41 in
Gilman and the Moose River Masonic Lodge #82 in Concord.
Bum enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, hunting, playing
cribbage and making maple syrup. His greatest enjoyment was
spending time with his family. In his younger years he
impassioned his children with his love of skiing.
He was a beloved husband and father survived by his wife
Evelyn (Thayer) Smith of Gilman; a son Dennis W. Smith of
Burlington; two daughters Joyce M. Presby of Bethlehem, Nancy
L. O'Brien of Quechee, Vt.; a brother Norman "Bud" Smith of
Lunenburg; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by a brother Gordon Smith and sister Thelma Stevens.
At Mr. Smith's request there are no visiting hours. A graveside
service with military honors will be held in the spring at
Riverside Cemetery, S. Lunenburg. There will be an
announcement at a later date.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the
Gilman Senior Center, 67 Riverside Ave., Gilman, VT 05906.
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