Daisy E. Smith

WATERVILLE – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Daisy E. Smith, on Oct. 11, 2025.

Daisy was born at home in Webster Plantation, Maine on Dec. 10, 1939, to Vinal Howard Worster and Viola Esther Cole Worster.

She was predeceased by both her parents; her sisters Janette Stetson of Kettering Ohio and Joyce Dupont of Gardiner; a nephew, Scott Dupont, of New Hampton, N.H.

She leaves behind her daughters and sons-in-law Kimberly and Gerard Austin of Solon, Robin and Raymond Guerin of Concord, N.H., and her son, Phillip O. Smith of Oakland. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Danielle Schryver, Stephanie Culver, Sarah Ketch, Connor Smith, all of Oakland, Jennifer Weston of Douglas Mass., Beth Bennett of Nashua N.H., and Megan Grover of Knoxville Tenn.; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Jennifer Maschino of Gardiner; and a nephew, Rick Dupont of Litchfield.

Prior to her retirement in 2006, Daisy worked as a medical records associate at Acadia Hospital in Bangor. She also worked as a medical secretary in various outpatient departments including FMI in Augusta, Augusta General Hospital Imaging, Osteopathic Hospital in Portland and Waterville.

To honor Daisy’s wishes, there will not be a public service. A private family gathering is planned to celebrate her life. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the amazing, kind and caring staff at the Woodlands Assisted Living Facility in Waterville. She spoke fondly of all who cared for her.

A very special thank you to MaineGeneral Hospice RNs, HHAs, Chaplain Kate, and Deb G. for their care and kindness during her final days.

Services are under the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.wheelerfh.com.

If you wish, we invite you to donate to any animal shelter in her memory.

Daisy E. Smith