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Rodney Smith Obituary
He was born in Gardiner, on March 14, 1948, the son of Arthur Lewis and Helen (Morang) Smith.
Rodney graduated from Gardiner Area High School in 1966 and was primarily employed as a tractor trailer driver and heavy construction equipment operator during his working years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur, in 1965 and Helen, in 1999.
Rodney is survived by his brother, Timothy Smith and wife, Shirlee, of Corea, and their daughter, Kate Cooper and family, of Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Tim and Shirlee are very appreciative of the care and attention Rodney received from his dedicated friend, Barbara McKeil and his Pittston neighbors, especially during the past few months.
A private committal will be held in the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery annex in Randolph.
Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner.
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: familyfirstfuneralhomes.com
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November 22, 2018
My deepest sympathies go to the family of Rodney during your time of grief. May mercy and peace and love be increased to you. Jude 2.
margaret plummer
November 20, 2018
he was a great friend to me. he will be missed. sorry for your loss.
Malcolm Smith
November 20, 2018
I haven't seen Rodney for many years. He was a high school classmate and very close friend. May you rest in Peace my ole friend
Steve & Terry Folsom Sr
November 20, 2018
Rodney and I shared some great times back in the later sixties. I had not seen him for a few years. Tim, Shirlee, and family, We are very sorry for your loss.
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Judy and Rollie Raymond
November 20, 2018
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