Warren L. Smith

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Warren L. Smith

NORWAY — Warren L. Smith, 42, of South Paris died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 20 at Stephens Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Norway on September 28, 1968, the son of Wesley N. and Dorothy A. Roakes Smith. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1986.

Warren will be sadly missed by so many people, he was a people person who loved to help others when in need. He was a devoted race car fan, from his own race car to watching NASCAR. He loved hunting with his family and teaching his son about the sport.

He married the love of his life, Debra on July 1, 1989. Together they enjoyed each other’s company, each day making memories that will be cherished forever. He loved his nieces and nephews. He would always make time for them. Good ‘Ole Uncle Warren, the go-to person with their problems.

He is survived by his wife Debra; sons, Brian Brackett and his girlfriend Lindsey and her son Joshua and Christopher Smith; granddaughter, Danika Brackett; his mother Dorothy Smith of Oxford; his grandmother, Lucille Roakes of Bridgton; his mother-in-law, Viola Guay of South Berwick; his brothers, Wes Smith and his wife Liz of Norway, Wendell Smith and his girlfriend Alicia Hodgkin of Norway, and Wayne Smith and his wife Becky of Oxford.

Also, his sisters, Marcia Libby and her boyfriend Jerry Skinner of Norway and Mary Wilson and her husband Dan of South Paris; his brothers-in-law, Victor Guay of Ogunquit and Doug Guay of South Berwick; his sister-in-law, Andrea Smith of Gray; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Wesley N. Smith.

Graveside services will be held in the spring at Oakdale Cemetery in Otisfield. Family and friends may attend visitation on Saturday, February 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christopher Smith Education Fund, c/o Norway Savings Bank, 7 High St., South Paris, ME 04281.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.