Albert G. Smith

He was born in West Peru on January 14, 1933 a son of Walter J. and Angie M. (Oldham) Smith Sr.

Albert graduated from Stephens High School Class of 1951. He then entered the Air Force, having been stationed at various air bases in NY, MA, FL, TX, CA, North Africa, Newfoundland, Vietnam, Thailand, and Hawaii in the refueling field. He retired in 1973 after 20 years of service.

After his retirement from the service he was employed with PH Chadbourne, Rafuse Oil Co. and the Town of Rumford.

Albert loved his beloved dog Buddy and took pride in his home and his Chevy truck.

Surviving is his wife of 37 years Barbara E. (Burgess) Smith of Rumford; children, Timothy Smith and wife Jodi of Mexico, Anthony Smith and companion Peggy Turner of South Parish, Walter Smith and wife Pamela of No. Carolina, and Albert G. Smith, Jr. of Rumford; stepchildren, Shirley Gallant and husband Jamie of Rumford, Erland “Buddy” Tidswell and wife Elizabeth of Rumford, Gloria Tidswell of Mexico, Brenda Cushman and husband Greg of Mexico, and Michael Tidswell and wife Donna of Rumford; daughter in law Gayle Tidswell of Mexico; two sisters, Ferne Arsenault and husband Robert of Rumford, and Mary Mitchell and husband Peter of NH; twenty three grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, a son David Michael Smith, stepdaughter Jackie Tidswell, stepson Robert Tidswell, a brother Walter Smith and a granddaughter Kristy Tidswell.

If so desired contributions in Albert’s memory may be made to McKennel’s Animal Adoption Agency 88 Hall Hill Rd. Rumford, ME 04276.