Judith Smith

BANGOR - Judith L. Smith, 83, died January 27, 2024, at her home with her devoted and loving family at her side, following a long decline with Alzheimer’s. She was born August 8, 1940, in Bangor, the daughter of Lewis B. and Dorothy (Bell) Pearson.

A graduate of Bangor High School, Class of 1958, she served as class secretary. Following graduation, she attended Husson College’s Medical Assistant program. She was a dental hygienist, educated at University of Maine. She loved the years that she worked for George Gunn DMD.

Over the years she volunteered for organizations serving the local community. She loved camping, gardening, knitting, sewing, reading, and swimming. She loved all the family pets, especially her dog, Lilly. Judy was lovingly cared for at her home by her family, Gentiva hospice team and Karin Lee.

Judy is survived by her husband, Vaughn E. Smith, to whom she was married nearly 63 years, along with their children, Sharon (Smith) Miller and her husband, David, of Newcastle, and Paul David Smith and his wife Deanne, of Bangor; three grandchildren, Patrick, Jacob and Mya. In addition to her parents, Judy was predeceased by her brothers, Phil and Danny and sisters, Elaine (Pearson) Dahl and Louise (Pearson) Walker.

Relatives and friends are welcome to call 1-2 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., with Chaplain Eric Larsen officiating. Those who wish to attend the service remotely may do so by visiting https://my.gather.app/remember/judith-smith-2024. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bangor, following the service. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.