LEWISTON – Norma Smith Hinds of Wilton, died June 16, peacefully at Central Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Madrid, Nov. 4, 1928, to Roxa Philbrick Smith and Glidden Douglass Smith. She attended school in Rangeley. A drama major, she graduated Summa Cum Laude of Bates College in 1951.

She enjoyed working in her garden, going to church, reading, participating in the book club, Tyngtown, traveling, attending Arabian horse shows, baking, cooking and completing the New York Times crossword puzzle in pen…in record time! She took great pride in being an officer and member of the board of trustees for the Wilton Public Library. Her greatest joy of all, however, was her family.

She met her husband, Aurelius Stone Hinds II at the Mooselookmeguntic House at Haines Landing in 1946. Married at the Bates Chapel in 1952, the couple had three children.

She was described by her family as a kind and gentle soul that radiated pureness and brilliance in every step of her life. Known as a diplomatic, well traveled and cultured woman she represented integrity, nobility, honesty and courage. Her thoughtful and patient nature touched our lives and created peace within our hearts. A true lady, she walked with grace and sang with elegance. She was nothing short of exceptional and was sensitive and perceptive to all those around her. She will continue to bring fullness and love to our lives – simply extraordinary.

She is survived by her husband; three children, Hilary Hume Hinds and husband, Stanley Powell, Paula Ellen Hinds and partner, Lynda German and Aurelius Stone Hinds III and wife, Tamura Hinds; grandchildren, Ryan German and wife, Carolyn German, Timothy Koranda and wife, Alanna Koranda, Elizabeth A. Clark and husband, Gary Clark, Brenda Hinds, Kathryn Hinds, Morgan Powell, Jennifer Hinds, Tara German (the mouse) and Trista German (the whoblie); and great-grandchildren, Emma Elizabeth Clark, Bryce McDonald, Garrett McDonald and Rowan Hiscock; and.beloved pets!

She was predeceased by her beloved great-grandson, Christopher Morgan Hinds.