Michael D. SMITH

SMITH, Michael D. Michael D. Smith, 23, of Terryville, died Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Michael was born May 27, 1987 in Bristol, CT. He was the son of Tina (Gagnon) Ray and David B. Smith both of Terryville. He was employed as an auto mechanic for Manchester Honda. He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church, Terryville and served as an Altar Boy for the church for much of his youth. Michael was an avid fisherman. Besides his parents he is survived by the love of his life, Sarah Smith; his daughter, Kalie Nichole Smith and her sister Lilly of Terryville; his maternal grandmother, Claire "Bo" Gagnon of Terryville; his paternal grandparents, Al and Lois Smith of Terryville; his stepmom, Diana Smith of Terryville; his stepdad, Donald Ray of Terryville; his three stepsisters, Rachel Cyr of North Carolina, Rachel and Sara Ray of New Britain; several aunts and uncles including Keith and Patti Gagnon of Terryville and also several cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Nicholas Smith and his grandfather, Ernest Gagnon. Funeral Services will be held Saturday 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, Terryville. Burial at the convenience of the family will be in Holy Family Mausoleum, Bristol. Friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home 169 Main St., Terryville Friday evening from 5–8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Kalie Nichole Smith Scholarship Fund, c/o Webster Bank, 1 North Riverside Ave., Terryville, CT 06786. The family of Michael takes comfort in knowing that Michael gave the gift of life through organ donation. www.scottfuneralhomeinc.com