Concord---Michael John Smith, 67, of Concord, N.H., formerly of Laconia, died of health complications at Concord Hospital, January 6, 2013.
Born April 17, 1945 in Laconia, N.H., he was the 3rd of 5 children of Dr. Karl Smith and Ruth (Maher) Smith. Mike grew up in Laconia, enjoying sports including being the quarterback on the Laconia High School football team and was a standout on the ski team.
Mike graduated from the University of New Hampshire earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Masters Degree in English Literature. He taught English at Dover High School and coached the football and ski team. Later he and his wife, Nancy, owned several Gloria Stevens fitness centers in Maine. From there, he became a Real Estate agent. He also worked as a computer consultant.
Mike was an avid skier and golfer, enjoying a variety of courses in New Hampshire. He was a devoted uncle to his nephews. He enjoyed volunteering with Neighborhood Youth Corps, working with young people to motivate them to attend college.
Mike was married to Nancy Hadley whom he met at UNH. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Karl and Ruth Smith. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; brothers, Dick and Kim Smith; sisters, Prudy Dansereau and Peggy Lacey and by several nieces nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 1:00-2:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
There will be a memorial service at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St, Laconia, N.H. on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.
Following the service, there will be a gathering of family and friends at the Laconia Congregational Church, 69 Pleasant St., Laconia, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Assoc., 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.