Dr. Rick Smart

1956 - 2019

Dr. Rick Smart

1956 - 2019

BORN

1956

DIED

2019

Rick Smart Obituary

Published by Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Winthrop on Sep. 27, 2019.
Dr. Smart was born on October 18, 1956 and passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. He graduated from Kent's Hill School in 1975 and UMO in 1979. He had joined the army through a health profession scholarship program so following graduation they moved to Alaska where he oversaw the optometry clinic on Fort Richardson, Anchorage. Also, Steve Cushman for his love and strength, Jeff and Mary Timm for hosting our Celebration of Life and Ned Crockett and Lynn Roberts Reed for their friendship and guidance, and finally our awesome neighbors.

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October 9, 2019

Steve Saunders posted to the memorial.

October 5, 2019

Richard " Scoop " Mason posted to the memorial.

October 4, 2019

Diana Pineau posted to the memorial.

Steve Saunders

October 9, 2019

Rick was my advisee, student, and Ski team member when I taught at Kents Hill in the 70's He and his fellow day students made the school academically, athletically and socially strong.
Rick always had a smile on his face, and loved learning. As an adult, Rick kept me and the family in eyeglasses, and many times we shared stories of our time at Kents Hill School. He will be sorely missed in the area, and will always be remembered for his good-natured spirit.
Our condolences his extended family.

Richard " Scoop " Mason

October 5, 2019

We grew up in Readfield and attended the same schools . He was always a good kid . Kind of lost track of him over the years but it sounds like he was a hard working and successful guy through out his life .
Gone way too soon .
Sincerest Condolences to Jack and Betty , the members of his family , and all of those who share his loss .

Diana Pineau

October 4, 2019

Dr. Smart was a kind and caring man. He was a wonderful teacher. He taught about eye care, life lessons and honesty. I'll remember Dr.Smart for his welcoming smile that put you at ease. Prayers and blessings.

Cyndie Sproul

October 2, 2019

So sorry to hear of Dr. Smart's passing. He was always a joy when I went in for my exams. My deepest condolences.

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Darlene Tansey

October 2, 2019

My deepest sympathies. Dr.Smart was a man that I truly respected for his love of people, and his respect for them. He had a "joie de vie", love of life.
He loved his wife, and family with a true passion. I sincerely enjoyed working with him. He will be missed,and fondly remembered. God Bless...

Jane Dumas

October 1, 2019

So sad to here of Rick's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Blessing to you and your family.

October 1, 2019

He was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed my eye appointment visits with him. Being the same age we always exchanged adventure stories together. My sympathy to his beautiful family that he always spoke proudly about. He will be greatly missed.

Alison Chu

September 30, 2019

Always my favorite. Love and condolences to his family.

Cathy Burnham

September 30, 2019

A great loss. Dr. Smart was an amazing soul. I worked for him for about five years and grew to really respect the way he ran his clinics - his patients and staff alike loved him and for good reason. He stayed up on the latest technology (as his IT person at the time I can attest), he knew the most recent clinical information, and he would not rush his patients - always he would happily talk with them about a variety of subjects. His patients were number one with him. That was part of the reason I wanted to work for him. He made sure his clinicians were certified and he was all about ongoing education, but he wanted his staff to play as well - he gave us great benefits so we could spend time with our families. My very deepest sympathies to his beautiful wife and daughters.

Maine Optometric Assc.

September 30, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We hope that the love of friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

Donny and Sonya Clark

September 30, 2019

We are so saddened to hear this news! Rick was one in a million and always had a smile for you!!! Heaven gained another beautiful soul! We will miss you Rick!

Dawn Costello

September 30, 2019

So very sad & sorry for your loss. I have known Rick since I was in high school. I spent a lot of time at the Greene's with Nan & he loved to chat with us. I think of him fondly. He will be missed by many. Love & prayers. Dawn & Greg

Sonia Ramirez

September 29, 2019

Very sorry for your loss. Had only good things to say about my experience at Smart EyeCare and with Dr. Smart. Will keep you all in prayer!

Kelley Wheeler

September 29, 2019

So saddened to hear of Dr. Smart's passing. My husband and I were patients of his practice for many years. He always had good stories to share! Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family at this difficult time.

Shawn Greene

September 29, 2019

So very sorry to hear about Ricks passing. He was truly an excellent man. I always enjoyed talking with him at all of our family events. He will be missed. Love you guys, your cousin Shawn.

Shelagh Emery

September 29, 2019

We've known dr smart for as long as we've lived in Augusta ! Such a good man ! He will be sadly missed by all of us ...

Gerard Marceau

September 29, 2019

My condolences to the family.

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