Gavin J. Smith

Puyallup - 2018

Gavin John Smith, formally of Bennington, died unexpectedly in Leesburg, Va. On November 13th. He was born in Stamford, Ct. on February 21, 1962, growing up in Darien, CT. before moving to Bennington with his family in 1979. Gavin was a graduate of MAUHS class of "81". After leaving school he began his career in heavy construction in 1985. An early project took him and Walker Kimball, close friend and classmate, to Honolulu, Hawaii where he met and married his wife of 24 years, Christiane O'Connor.

Joining Bechtel Corporation in 2000, Gavin worked as construction superintendent and eventually as construction manager for major infrastructure and power projects throughout the United States. At the time of his death he was actively involved in an upcoming 2019 project.

Gavin 's love of the Dallas Cowboys was shared buy his son Connor, sporting their Cowboy jerseys as they watched the games often from miles apart.

Gavin is survived by his wife Christi, son Connor, and step-son Danny all of Puyallup Washington. His mother Constance, brother Casey (Marie Grande), niece Alexis K. Wright and nephew Chase Anthony all of Bennington, and numerous extended family members.

He was predeceased by his father John F. Smith and sister Kelly A. Wright.

A gathering to celebrate Gavin will be held in Puyallup on January 19th and in Bennington in the near future.

Gavin will be sadly missed by his family, friends, Bechtel colleagues and Jaxon, faithful family canine.

Memorial contributions for the support of Gavin's family may be made to www.gofundmegavinsmith.