Cheryl Smith Obituary
Cheryl L. Smith, 79, died peacefully on January 8, 2026, at Magnolia Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 20, 1946, in Machias, the daughter of Roderick E. and June K. (Chadwick) McDonald.
Cheryl graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1965. She then attended Husson College in Bangor. Cheryl found her soulmate; Thomas C. Smith, and they married in 1986. She was an employee of Carroll Drug Store in Southwest Harbor for many years. Cheryl devoted her time to her large family and the Lord.
As a devout Catholic, she attended Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church in Manset, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Bar Harbor and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellsworth. Cheryl was a member of the Alcyone Chapter #71 OES of Milbridge and Past Matron of the Rubie Chapter #31 OES of Winter Harbor.
Cheryl is survived by two sons, Stephen A. Chipman and Warren C. Smith (Leanne), three daughters, Lisa M. Hammond (Arthur), Karen L. Smith and Joanne L. Montejo (Sam), two brothers, John G. McDonald (Dee-Anne) and Thomas E. McDonald (Karen), three sisters, Alma Bonney (Michael), Juliette McDonald and Monica McDonald (Randy); Aunt Gail McDonald; 7 grandchildren, Shelby, Serena, Brady, Jordyn, Katie, Hanna and Sophia, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Roderick and June, son, Michael V. Chipman, brother, James R. McDonald and husband, Thomas C. Smith.
Viewing hours will be from 10am-11am, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 231 Main St. Ellsworth where a funeral mass will follow at 11am. Spring interment will be at Mt. Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Chadwick Family Educational Scholarship, 167 Turnbull Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or Island Connections, 94 Cottage Street, Suite 101, Bar Harbor, Me 04609. Her family is greatly appreciative of her loving caregivers, Ginny, Cindy, Staff at Magnolia Assisted Living and Beacon Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
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