FARMINGDALE -- Clifton R. 'Smitty' Smith, 71, of Farmingdale, died Oct. 11, 2003, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, following a brief illness. Smitty was born on April 11, 1932, in Claremont, N.H. He was the son of Lorenzo J. and Edith (Foss) Smith and grew up in Guild, N.H. He served as a sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War and remained a loyal member of the American Legion. Upon discharge from the service he went to work for Remington-Rand in Claremont, and Augusta. He went on to own and operate Central Maine Business Machines in Augusta for 25 years, retiring in 1997. With his commitments to society, Smitty served as past president of the Hall-Dale Boosters Club and previously as an officer of the vestry at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Hallowell. He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Scharley E. (Patten) Smith and brother Arthur Smith. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Sally L. (Dawbin) Smith; his sons, Fred Farrington and his wife Gloria of Sidney, Kevin Farrington of Pensacola, Fla., Emery Smith and his wife, Theresa, of Farmingdale; and his daughters, Barbara Seaman of West Gardiner and Dianne Heino and her husband Michial of Belgrade Lakes; his brothers, George Smith of Guild, Emery Smith of Edgewater, Fla., and Irving Smith of Mt. Sunapee, N.H.; his grandchildren, Kate Farrington, Michael Farrington, Jennifer Blethen, Brent Farrington, Chelsie Smith and Amy Heino; special friend Elizabeth Coombes; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends. Smitty was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor who taught those around him that with patience came understanding and with understanding came love and love made a family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cribbage, and special time with his loved ones and especially his grandchildren, as family was the cornerstone of his life. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Smitty's life from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the American Legion Hall, 124 Second St., Hallowell. Private services to be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Pine Tree Society Parkinson's Program, 149 Front St., Bath 04530, or MaineGeneral Office of Philanthropy, 30 Chase Ave., Waterville 04901. Arrangements are under the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. www.khrfuneralhomes.com