LACONIA – Carl R. Smart Sr., 63, of 16 Gilford Ave, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 in his home after a brief illness with his wife by his side.
He was born on January 20, 1949 in Concord, the son of Calvin and Nancy (Mahmot) Smart. He worked for several years as an Auto Body Technician for Patriot Auto Body. He was a Penacook Native American and a member of the Native American Indian Council. He loved woodworking, antique cars and motorcycles, attending antique shows and enjoyed guns and creating Native American regalia.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Karen (Sweeney) Smart of Laconia, six sons; Cody Smart, Carl Smart Jr. and Cameron Smart, all of Laconia, Jason Smart of Alabama, Calvin Smart and Clinton Smart, both of Florida, eight daughters; Tawny Smart, Kaitlyn Smart, Kelsea Smart, Courtney Smart, Chloe Smart and Saydee Watterson, all of Laconia, Nancy Smart of Tilton and Tina Rollins of Alabama, 10 grandchildren; Amelia, Tadd, Lilly, Brittany, Jacob, Jackson, Aaron, Austin, Hunter and Joseph, two brothers; Dana Smart of Concord and Ricky Smart of Northfield and one sister, Bonnie Lake of Rochester. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Ronnie Smart.
Memorial calling hours will be held from 3PM to 6PM on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia. A reception will be announced at the conclusion of calling hours.
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 .