John Anthony Smith
April 2, 1960 ~ July 28, 2023
Resided in:
Lebanon, Maine
John Anthony Smith
“Tony”
1960-2023
LEBANON—John Anthony “Tony” Smith, 63, of Lebanon, died Friday July 28, 2023 in Scarborough.
He was born April 2, 1960 in Apache Junction, Arizona the son of Laurel E. and Norma (Spurling) Smith. He moved to New Hampshire with his family at an early age.
Tony worked hard his entire life to provide for his entire family, even if that meant walking to work in the worst of conditions. He treated everyone with respect and chose his words wisely, setting a strong example for his children. Tony was passionate for all the New England sports teams, faithfully watching, even if they did not win. Tony had a love of music, especially the bass guitar, playing for anyone that would listen until the end.
Tony was predeceased by his wife Mildred, his son Ernest, granddaughter Venna, his parents and sister, Bonnie Wilmont.
He is survived by his siblings, David M. Smith, Sr. and his wife Glenda of Kennebunk, Terry L. Smith and his wife Missy of Sanbornville, NH, Harvey E. Smith of Biddeford, Norman Smith and his wife Nancy of Manchester, NH, Donald E. Smith and his wife Kye of Florida, Joan Adams and her companion Larry of Ohio and Julie Tomashek and her husband Phil of Beckley, WV; his companion Christine Gagne of Lebanon; his sons, Brian Cline of Boston, MA, and James G Cline Sr. of Milford, NH, as well as his grandchildren CJ, Hanna, James Jr., Bryce, and Isabella, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Tony’s life will be held at the Sanford VFW on 08/12/2023 from 3p to 7p located at 1 Hutchinson St. Sanford, ME.
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I have worked with John the past twenty years. We shared a lot of personal stories about each other.
Loving, resilient, dependable, trustworthy, and easygoing.
As a child I always found it hilarious when he would say “John A. Smith, the one and only!”
Shy but friendly
Play in his band
His devotion to Millie
Tony was my brother in law
Tony was a wonderful husband and father. He took such good care of his family
James, Brian and the grandkids
John was my former wife’s brother.
I remember Toni as a quiet and shy person. I send my condolences to his loved ones.
He loved my grandmother Millie. He stepped up and helped her raise her three kids. He treated them like his own and loved them deeply. Millie was burnt on 80% of her body and he reminded her daily that she was beautiful. He had a living and caring soul.
Every year for my nanas birthday papa would write “skinnykins” on her cake. They always joked about her being 29 every year. He loved doing something so simple for her. It was a joke they kept for many years
To the most caring papa someone could ask for
Uncle Tony was one of the sweetest souls out there. He reached out a few years ago to reconnect, as his band was going to be playing in my area. We chatted often over the past few years and I am so thankful we did. Though he’s finally pain free, he will be missed more than he’ll know.
I first met Tony when he became a member of my old band Double Secret Probation.He played with us for a couple of years . Tony liked to quote lyrics from some of his favorite songs to get his point across about a particular topic . Eventually he left us to form his latest band Conundrum where he played bass of course, but also got to sing a little bit , which he loved to do as well.. I used to love going to see them and “heckle” them good naturedly while they played.
I met Tony just a few years ago and he became a great friend to me. We shared many stages together in the band Conundrum. We were a 3 piece and kept it simple, he believed each member should sing and I loved this. He had such a deep love for music and brought so much to the table as a musician. Singing Hays Carl ‘I got a gig’
I learned so much from Tony as a friend, through all his life’s challenges and adversity he persevered. He was a great role model and truly treated others as he would like to be treated. A true gentleman. I am very saddened by his passing but I am so very grateful to have gotten to know him. He did what he loved right until the end as we shared a stage at Tailgate just June 24th.
Sincerest Condolences to all of Tony’s loved ones and family. Christine and Dave thank you for all that you have done for Tony in his final days. I am blessed to have gotten to know Tony and all of you, and know that he will be greatly missed.
Rob Morton