Bruce Smith

Bruce H. Smith, 71, of Lyndonville, died Wednesday morning January 14, 2015 at Northeastern VT Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury with his family by his side. He was born August 8, 1943 in Wheelock, the son of Howard and Leah (Cox) Smith. He was a graduate of Lyndon Institute's class of 1961. Following high school Bruce joined the US Army reserves and served for several years. Bruce was a co-owner and the general manager of VT Flexible Tubing Co. in Lyndonville for nearly fifty years. He was a member of the VFW Post 10038 of Lyndonville and Ducks Unlimited. A devoted son, father, grandfather, brother and friend Bruce loved spending time with and talking about his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling to Florida and Alaska on fishing trips as well as to N. Carolina to visit his son and family there. He loved deer hunting, riding his Harley, and hunting with family and friends at his camp in Wheelock. He enjoyed many good times at the old farm house on Chandler Pond in S. Wheelock. He was also known for his generosity to others. Survivors include his three children, Christine O'Rourke and her husband Steven of St. Johnsbury, Stephen Smith and his wife Kerrie of Concord, NC and Matthew Smith and his wife Donna of Lyndonville (P.O. Box 845, 05851); seven grandchildren, Dana and Jeremy O'Rourke, Stephanie Smith, Stephen Smith Jr. and his wife Toni, Kate-lyn Smith and her fiancAC.e Robert Trucott, Brittany Emery and her husband Richard II and Samantha Smith; a great grandson, Brayden Smith; his mother, Leah Smith of Lyndonville; three brothers, Wayne Smith and his wife Jacquelyn of Wheelock, Marvin Smith and his wife Elaine of Lyndon and Donald Smith and his wife Valli of Lyndonville; a sister, Paula Smith of Norwood, MA; nieces and nephews; many good friends; and his beloved canine companion, Susie. He was predeceased by his father, Howard Smith. A gathering /luncheon with family and friends will be held Saturday January 17 from 12-4PM at the VFW Post 10038 located on Hill St. in Lyndonville. All are welcome to attend and share memories. Donations made in his memory may be directed to Lyndon Rescue Inc., P. O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851. Private on-line condolences may be shared with the family at www.guibordfh.com. Guibord Funeral Home of Lyndonville is assisting the family with arrangements.