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Gloria Smith Obituary
She was born on Sept. 10, 1947, in Skowhegan, a daughter of Edna Moody. She attended local schools.
Gloria worked as a machinist at Norridgewock Shoe and later G.H. Bass in Wilton until the time of its closing. She then worked at Cianbro, retiring after 14 years as a millwright.
She was passionate about the outdoors, with a love of camping, hunting, fishing, gardening and was even responsible for the maintenance of a section of the Appalachian Trail. She loved animals, sketching and had made some wonderful things woodworking.
Gloria is survived by her longtime companion, Carmen Rose, of Industry; a sister, Marilyn Heath, and her husband, Everett, of Bingham, and their son, Wayne Heath, of California; a stepdaughter, Catherine Keddy, of Madison, and her sons, Josh and Jacob; a stepson, Robert Rose, and his wife, Diane, of New Sharon, and their children, Dezariah, Samuel and Zatarea. She was predeceased by her mother; a nephew, Everett Heath Jr.; a stepdaughter Victoria; and a stepson Danny Rose.
Words of condolence and tribute may be shared with her family at www.wilesrc.com.
Arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Funeral Home, Cremation Service & Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Douglas Hayden
May 10, 2011
From a old time friend that had a great time dancing and rolerskating. Will always Remember you and miss you Douglas Hayden
Marilyn Heath
May 10, 2011
To my one & only Sis.I miss you so much words cannot say.I miss you more and more every day.I love you.
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