Lester B. Smith, Jr.

BARRE – Lester B. Smith, Jr., 84, of North Main Street passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

Born on September 26, 1937, in St. Johnsbury, he was the son of Lester and Marion (Gates) Smith, Sr. He attended elementary and high school in Barre. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the 101 ^st Airborne Division until he was honorably discharged.

On April 26, 1958, he married Louise Farnham in the Barre Congregational Church. Following their marriage, they made their home in Barre.

Lester owned and operated Smitty’s Custom Sandblast for many years.

His memberships include the Barre Congregational Church, Canadian Club of Barre, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1391, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #790 of Barre.

In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting things, such as coins, baseball cards and anything that happened to catch his attention.

Survivors include his wife Louise Smith; his children David Smith and his wife Kim; Lester Smith III and his wife, Jennifer; Cynthia Day and her husband, Brad; Ritchie Smith and his wife, Tammy; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren as well as his sister Gail Kennison.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Michael Smith; his sister Nancy Badeau and his brother Albert Smith.

The graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the East Corinth Cemetery. There are no calling hours.