Capt. Theodore Clayton Schmidt
Capt. Theodore Clayton Schmidt
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12, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to Norman W. Schmidt and Ruth L. Hubler.
He sailed on the "Grace G. Bennett" in Chesapeake Bay in high school, and was in the Troy Skating Club
and the Dayton Rotary Boys Choir and graduated from Fairview High in Dayton in 1953. He then went on
to attend The Ohio State University, then joined the Air Force and was stationed in Elmendorf, Alaska.
After the Air Force, he was the office manager of Keith Wilson Interiors and also in the Apprentice
Upholstery Workroom.
While skating and student coaching, Scotty Hamilton was one of his students. He then joined the
touring, "Holiday on Ice."
In 1966, he came to sail on the schooner "Mattie" out of Camden. In 1967, he became the cook for 3
years, in 1971 became first mate, and in 1977 became Captain and was in command until retiring in
1988.
He started "Captain's Chair" Upholstery in 1990 doing high end and museum pieces.
He was very proud to have been on the Board of Directors of the Boothbay Region Community Center.
He is predeceased by his father, mother, and sister, Norma.
Capt. Ted is survived by his nephews Scott Fish, (Jennifer, son William), Mark Fish (Leigh Ann, daughters
Olivia and Nora), and Keith Fish (Amy).
The family thanks the many caregivers Ted had, especially Dr. Alan Barker and palliative care nurse Lori
Ann.
The burial ceremony will be at the family plot in Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay, Maine. To share online condolences, visit
Capt. Ted's Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Elaine Pew
December 10, 2025
When I moved to Maine in 2000, I was introduced to CaptTed. What a delightful man; we soon became friends. He did so many beautiful projects in my home to make it look like a designer´ s, "classy" adobe. Every chair , every pillow had Ted´s signature on it. Truly a gifted soul, I shall always remember his talent and kindness. Elaine Pew
Rick Werkheiser
April 13, 2024
Captain Ted certainly touched many people, passengers, and crew in his life and changed more than a few upon meeting and sailing with them. I´m one of them. We sailed together in the eighties and after his retirement, became life-long friends, enjoying coastal Maine drives, day sails from Boothbay Harbor, and sharing our sailing adventure stories, whether by phone or during my yearly trips to his beloved state. Like he, I was a passenger turned crew, using what he had taught me on the Mattie, to sail and meet many more captains and crews. He was a hands-on teacher, teaching us wooden boat seamanship, telling us Maine history and sailing traditions. His rich, low voice sang with us as we were learning sea songs during evenings on the bays. Ted was the finest kind, was family to me. I´ll think of him daily, as I work the lines, the wood, the sails, the waters, and sing the songs we sang together through the years. Thank you, Ted, for bringing me into the dream. Love, Rick
Susan Brackett
April 10, 2024
I am lucky to have an old, hand carved wooden foot stole that my Dad made in High School that Ted re-covered for me. When I look at it or sit on it, I not only can remember my Dad, but the brilliance that was Ted. I am also lucky enough to have a lovely chair that had an unfortunate history from my old frame shop that Ted re-worked. With his magic he made the chair a thing of beauty that now has a prominent home in my front hall. I will always treasure these and more happy memories of Captain Ted. He will always live on in my/our heart. Susan Brackett
ELAINE PEW
April 9, 2024
Captain Ted did such incredibly beautiful upholstery work for us. Our home has so much of his exquisite chairs and pillows that he did with such loving care. Ted became our friend. We will miss him and his gracious spirit. Michael and Elaine Pew
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Keith Fish
April 8, 2024
I remember learning to tie my shoe and telling him. He was holding me in his arms and I turned quickly and accidentally hit his nose with my elbow causing a bloody nose. I remember many times burning peeled Burch bark on the wood stove.
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