Mae Beth Nickels Smart

WATERVILLE – Mae Beth Smart passed away at home Nov. 16, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought like a true warrior and overcame the odds to gain another year full of memories with her family. Her wit and strength will be remembered by all who journeyed with her in the fight.

Mae Beth graduated from Winslow High School in 1973 and went on to spend a good portion of her working career at Al Corey’s Music Center in Waterville. It was here that she made an abundance of lifelong friends that were more like family. She was able to submerge herself in her love of music … big band, folk, and of course her jazz favorite Ella Fitzgerald.

Mae Beth was predeceased by her father Harry Grant Nickel and her beloved mother, Lois Helen Danforth Nickel. During her cancer treatments, stories of Lois’ resilience and determination inspired her.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard A. Smart of Waterville, daughter Meghan and husband Alex Adorno, and her younger daughter Darcie Smart, also of Waterville. Their loving care brought laughter and love to her life. She lived for them and they for her.

Mae Beth also leaves behind her brother Steven Nickel and wife Karen of Union, sister Lise Nickel of Winslow, and paternal uncle Jack Nickel Sr. and wife Carleen of Albion. She also held special places in her heart for her many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. All of your special notes, texts and pictures brought many smiles and chuckles to her day.

At Mae Beth’s request, there will be no services.

Please, when you hear your favorite song, smile and think of Mae Beth.

If you’d like to make a donation in her name, Waterville Hospice and the Harold Alfond Cancer Center are amazing, and her family appreciated their care and support.