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STOCKTON NEWBOLD
He closed out his military service with a stint in the United States Naval Reserve, concurrently with civilian duties as First Officer aboard the McDonnell Douglas MD-80, for American Airlines. Mr. Smith concluded his flying career as the CEO of Atlantic Aviation, a private flight services firm in Delaware founded by his grandfather, Henry B. duPont.
A lifelong avid yachtsman, the Pennsylvania native skippered his 44-foot sloop Weather Gauge to victory in numerous East Coast races - primarily centered around his family's summer haven of Mount Desert Island, ME - and, in his youth, accompanied his late father E. Newbold Smith on the latter's yacht Reindeer to the far reaches of the Arctic, setting a world record for northernmost journey by private sailboat.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Priscilla H. Smith; elder sister Eleuthera Grassi; younger brother Henry B. Smith; sons Michael, Alexander, and William; his sister-in-law Andrea D. Smith (widow of his late brother Lewis duP Smith); his stepchildren Philippa K. Eindhoven and P. Augustus Klipstein and numerous nephews and nieces.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., at the Episcopal Church of The Redeemer in Bryn Mawr, PA., 230 Pennswood Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
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Gunnar Edelstein
August 13, 2021
Stocky and I were fellow instructor pilots in the Navy. He was a special guy and a great pilot. He departed far too soon. Fair winds and following seas my friend.
Gunnar Edelstein
January 14, 2019
Stocky and I were squadron mates in the Navy. He was a great guy and very talented naval aviator. We were both instructor pilots in Beeville, Texasin the advanced jet training program. We flew many flights together and with students. Stocky was well liked and very respected in the squadron. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace and fly ok passes.
Eric Lowe
October 5, 2018
Will see you on the other side, shipmate.
Hennie
PETER BULL
October 1, 2018
I have just learned and am saddened to hear of Stocky's passing. I am the executive director of the Battle Harbour Historic Trust in Labrador. His generous donations really helped our charitable organization. In 2014, in memory of his father, he donated funds for our new generator. I had the pleasure of meeting Stocky in 2016 when he visited on the Weather Gauge. One of my enduring memories of Battle Harbour and Stocky will be of him saying with a smile on his face after tying up, "let's get some electricity from Dad on the boat" and then plugging in to our generator. Today, I was just about to email him to inform him of our new wharf and looked forward to his next visit to see it. I will raise a toast to Stocky when we have our grand opening for the wharf next summer. Sincerely
Jane Chickadel
September 16, 2018
I worked with Stocky at Atlantic Aviation & later Delta Engineering. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing and offer my sympathy to the family.
Tom Graff Eaglebrook '70
September 3, 2018
I just heard the sad news. So sorry about Stocky's passing. I knew him at Eaglebrook. He always had a happy face and a hearty laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. God bless you all.
Susan & David Werner
August 26, 2018
To Hank and All of Stocky's Family,
We were away for Stocky's service but please know that we were thinking of you. David joins me in sending you our thoughts and prayers.
Hassan Elzeneiny
August 24, 2018
Rest In Peace.
Gayle & Ricardo Bezerra
August 24, 2018
Our sincere condolences to family and friends.
Ned Hancock
August 23, 2018
Really shocked and saddened! My condolences to Stocky's family. I met Stocky the first day of kindergarten at the Haverford School. He was my oldest friend. I spent many weekends at Thornedge Farm through elementary school, having an absolute blast. When I would be told it was time for me to go home, I would burst into tears. We attended The Hill School together, and for a time were roommates. We had lots of laughs during those years. Stocky had a car, which was not allowed, but his parents didn't know it wasn't allowed, and the school didn't know he had it. On weekends we were off on numerous adventures, one memorable one to the Purnell School (girl's only). Many summers I was fortunate to sail as crew aboard Reindeer. Stocky's father, Newbold, was larger than life. Certainly, Stocky worshiped him. He was what every boy would have wanted as a father. We both attended college in Virginia, he at UVA and I at W&L, and periodically partied in each other's fraternities. I was with Stocky when he had his first date with Sally, and later I was an usher in the wedding. I was witness to the bachelor party speech by Lewis which brings tears to my eyes to this day. Regretfully, Stocky and I went our separate ways after college: he to the Navy, and I to corporate American. I have lived in the Midwest for the past 34 years. We exchanged Christmas cards and an occasional e-mail. This past June I sent him a note asking if he would join me at our Hill School 45th reunion. I am now writing this from an island in Lake Superior, and it's August 23rd at 10:30 pm. I just got the news. I would have liked so much to have jumped on a plane to Philadelphia. When I think back to my school days, my time with Stocky were days of yore. Much of my boyhood fun would not have been possible without him and his family. When my children ask what sort of adventures I had as a boy, the name Stocky frequently comes up. They all know Stocky but have never met him and, sadly, never will.
Theresa Kress
August 23, 2018
My sincere condolences to Stocky's family and friends. I worked with Stocky at Imagination Systems in the mid-80's. Great guy. May you all find peace in your loving memories of your life and times with Stocky.
Mary & Ned Young
August 23, 2018
Scilla, All our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Stocky and his great stories and his wonderful humor. He was a very lucky man to have found you... love & hugs
Liz Kinney
August 23, 2018
So sorry, Scilla
Liz Kinney
Maisie Barlow
August 22, 2018
What a heartbreaking time for you all. I know how much Stocky will be missed. What a trooper he was and you all were there for him.
Sending you much love and so sorry to be out of the country for the celebration of his life.
Sending you my love and great respect, Maisie
Priscilla Lynch
August 22, 2018
My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
Molly Wood
August 22, 2018
My deepest condolences to Scilla and family. Stocky was one of my favorites with so much talent, wit and humor and now a huge void in me.
Debbie Brucker
August 22, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss and wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie & Bob
Byron Olson
August 22, 2018
So sorry to hear! Stocky was one of my squadron mates in the Naval Reserves. Great guy and Naval Aviator. My condolences to the family
Laurie Hiestand
August 21, 2018
Thinking of you and your family Scilla, I am so sorry. Laurie Hiestand
Frank Logan
August 21, 2018
It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embryo state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?
RIP Stocky
Leroy Muise
August 21, 2018
We will all miss you here at Columbia Air at the Bar Harbor Airport rest in peace.
Leroy
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