ERNEST L. SMITH
DEXTER, Ernest L. Smith, 63, passed away peacefully April 21, 2006 at Mayo Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on November 7, 1942 in Dexter, the son of the late Roland L. Smith and Josephine E. (Reynolds) Smith. Ernie worked for Dexter Shoe Co. for 27 years.

Ernie is survived by his brother Vertner Smith and his beloved sister-in-law Judy of Kissimmee, Florida; and sister Vivian Perkins of East Corinth; 5 Children, Timothy A. Smith Sr. and wife Valerie of Dexter, Christopher S. Smith and girlfriend Tiffany of Dexter, Melinda J. Lawler and husband Larry of Fairfield, Ernest L. Smith II (Greg) of Belfast, Wynona J. Clements and husband Jeff of Monroe. Ernie is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by special friends Sarah and Roberta Parsons, and all that new him.

At Ernie's request there will be a gathering of family and friends at the home of his son Tim Smith on May 6, 2006 from 1 to 4 pm at 102 Spring St., Dexter. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 51 U. S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, Maine 04074. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.