WINTHROP — Nancy C. Smith, 74, of Heritage, passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Camden on Sept. 1, 1936, the daughter of George and Lucille (Heath) Cram. She was the salutatorian of the Class of 1954 at Walker High School in Liberty, where she enjoyed playing on the basketball and softball teams. She then attended Gorham State Teachers College.

On Feb. 11, 1955, she married Burton W. Smith. They lived in Orono, Ashland, Edgecomb, Auburn, Searsmont and Mechanic Falls.

While raising four children, she organized the 4H Club and was den mother for the Cub Scouts in Edegcomb. At noon every day, as well as when emergencies warranted, she blew the siren at the Edgecomb Town Fire House. She volunteered for Head Start at Merrill Hill School in Auburn. Nancy was an Avon representative in Edgecomb, which gave her the opportunity to get to know people in the area.

In Auburn, she entered into the workforce at the Fantastic Fair. Within the same year, she helped open K-mart and retired from there in 1982.

She enjoyed the next 19 years of her retired life on Moody Mountain in Searsmont. During those years, her dream home was built. Many were welcomed during hunting seasons, family gatherings, holidays, and visits. Family and friends often selected Christmas trees from the mountain. Their home was a peaceful place to visit.

From the mountain, Nancy and Bub moved and found comfort at Bucknam Oaks in Mechanic Falls.

Heritage became Nancy’s home in 2007. She made many new friends, who became near and dear to her. She enjoyed activities, including bingo and music presentations, to name a few. She hosted family gatherings for cookouts and holidays. It touched her heart to be featured as a Heritage Spotlight Resident. She welcomed new residents and introduced them to the flow of Heritage.

Nancy’s hobbies included reading, gardening, sewing, cooking, nature walks in the woods, watching the birds at the feeders, being a Red Sox fan, and working on her puzzle books.

Her passing brings great sadness. She will be missed.

She is survived by her brother, Dustin Cram and his wife, Ruthann, of Sidney; her four children, daughter, Julie Smith of Lewiston, son, Michael Smith of Auburn, daughter, Susan Gagne and husband, Michael, of Berwick, and son, James Smith and wife, Anne, of Poland; grandchildren, Jayson Bray and wife, Lynelle, of Augusta, LCPL Michael E. Gagne II of Camp LeJeune, N.C., Katelyn Smith of Poland; great-grandchild, Jayra Bray of Hebron; and nephew, Brian Cram and family of Belgrade.

She is predeceased by her husband and her parents.

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