Obituary for Stephen L. Smith
Stephen Lloyd Smith, age 80, passed away October 16, 2023. Steve was born March 11, 1943, son of Ruth (Nutter) and Lloyd Lalus Smith. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathy, son Colin and his wife Becky and their girls Gwen and Emily, daughter Alison and her husband Joel Nekritz and their daughter Alexa. Also survived by his older brother Richard Smith, sister Marcia Mink and several generations of nieces ,nephews and Maine cousins. He was pre-deceased by his older sister Susanne Mc Laughlin.
As a boy and young man Stephen spent his summers in York Beach, Maine at the family beach house. He was a 1961 graduate of Towson High School where he made life-long friends. Joined the Marine Reserves in his 20's. Was a telephone man for 40 years and retired from Verizon where he made more great friends.
His passions evolved from sailboats, to goose hunting, any kind of fishing, rebuilding muscle cars, and his big love, GOLF. After retiring, 12 years of winters were spent in St. Augustine, Florida with his wife and group of golfing snowbirds.. When due to health issues, he hung up his clubs, he was content to stay on his hill in Harford County and oversee his domain from this beloved golf cart.