Wayne Smith

S. Wheelock, VT: On Sept. 15, 2024, Wayne C. Smith passed peacefully with family by his side where he had been on hospice at a caregiver’s home in Passumpsic.

Wayne was born on November 26, 1941, in St. Johnsbury, VT, son to the late Howard and Leah F. (Cox) Smith. He was a gentle, simple man with strong principles. He touched the lives of those who knew him.

Wayne had a great love for family & friends, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, woodworking and taking long walks. He also loved hard work and getting his hands dirty. 

Wayne was a 1960 graduate of Lyndon Institute where he excelled at ski jumping. His career was based in construction and logging. On May 22, 2000, Wayne and Jacqueline Colbeth/Lemieux were married. Jacki was not just Wayne’s wife, but his soulmate and friend. Wayne could be found where he was most at peace, at his log cabin in the woods located in South Wheelock. The cabin that he and Jacki built and shared together for the following 24 years. They will both be deeply revered and sadly missed.

Wayne is survived by his son: Jason and Kelly Smith of Lyndonville; his daughter: Heather Smith/Cowen and her partner, Andy Perkins, of Sausalito, CA, his stepson: Wendel “Rusty” Colbeth and his wife, Marlo, of Colchester; his stepdaughter: Margaret “Peggy” Lavigne and her husband, Mike, of Colchester; his brother: Donald Smith and his wife, Valley, of Lyndonville and his sister: Paula Smith of Amherst, MA.

He was pre-deceased by his wife Jacqueline L. Smith, his parents Howard and Leah Smith and two brothers: Marvin and Bruce Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12-3PM on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Wayne’s home at 969 Leroux Road, South Wheelock, VT.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.guibordfh.com