GORHAM- Paul Kenneth Smith Jr., age 55, passed away on Aug. 19, 2015, surrounded by friends and family at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
He was born in Portland on Nov. 20, 1959. Through out his life, Paul was an auto mechanic and most recently worked for Raceway Auto in Portland.
Paul will always be remembered for the enjoyment he had with watching NASCAR races and going to the races at Beech Ridge. He also enjoyed playing darts, and playing on his bowling league.
It was being with his beloved family and friends that Paul found most special.
He is predeceased by a brother- Shawn Smith.
Paul is survived by his loving wife- Ann Marie (Welsch) Smith; children- Joshua Smith and his wife Amanda of Limington, Jonathan Smith of Limington, Kera Smith of South Portland, Christopher Smith and his wife Cassidy of Limington, and Tayla Smith of Sanford; step children- Jacquelyne Cofone and her husband Dominic of Windham, Melinda Varanelli and her husband Vincent of Waterville, and Daniel Aceto and his wife Mariah of Gorham; father- Paul Smith Sr. and his wife Sharon of Cornish; mother- Martha (Daly) Russell of Portland; siblings- Margaret, Katrina, Dawn, Martha Ann, Shawn A., and Edward; grandchildren- Sofia, Lauren, Benjamin, Natalie, Ayden, Nathan, McKinley, Melia, Aley, Isabella, Gabriella, and Gracie; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service – Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com