Phillip Smith Obituary

Phillip Stanton Smith

Phillip Stanton Smith was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, and a friend to countless others. He was also a skilled craftsman, who created art from everything that passed through his hands. He was a gifted musician, on flute and piccolo, and sang with a lovely tenor. He was a friendly face to everyone who visited the Southwest Harbor post office, and also that silly guy in the middle of the Bar Harbor Town Band.

When he wasn't at work, Phil could be found in his gardens, touring lighthouses, globetrotting, on stage with the Gilbert & Sullivan society, out for dinner with his wife, working on a project for his son, or ice skating with his daughter. He was always THERE. No matter where he was needed, he could be counted on to show up. Always stubborn, moody, sometimes broody, and usually goofy, with a heart of gold. Phil had a deep love and appreciation for living life to the fullest, often turning to nature and the ocean for peace of mind. Although he wasn't a New Englander native by birth, Maine was his home for more than 50 years.

Phillip was predeceased by his son Jason A. Smith, brother Dwight S. Smith, parents F. Stoddart Smith III and Audrey H. Smith, and father in law Leman L. Smith Jr.

He is survived by his wife of half a century Trudy Smith, daughter Lindsay L.S. Cough, son in law Joe M. Cough Jr., and grandsons Orion L. Wilson, Gordon A.S. Cough, and Gregor A.S. Cough; as well as grandchildren Victoria A. Smith, Alexandra M. Smith, and Andrew J. Smith, brother Mark D. Smith, and sister in law Frankie B. Smith; mother in law Mary P. Smith, and nieces and nephews, sisters in law, and brother in law, whom he loved immensely. Also missing him now are his dearest friends George Eaton, Nikko Marino, Bill and Wanda Whitener, and Mary March.

No services are planned at this time, but may be held in the near future.

Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com