Joseph Fredrick Smith Jr.

North Berwick - Joseph Frederick Smith Jr. of North Berwick passed away July 30th after a long illness.

 He was born November 28th 1943 in Wells, Maine to Joseph and Annie (Freeman) Smith.  Joe proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years.  He loved his yearly camping trips at Hurricane Ridge with his grandsons Kyle Morton, Brandon Morton, Dylan McKay, Peyton McKay and his son-in-law John Morton. He found the contentment he was seeking when he met his soulmate and wife, Karen in 1998.  They married in October of 2006.

Joe was predeceased by his daughter Tracy McKay, his brother Richard and sisters Florence, Georgia, and Joanne.  He has a unique relationship with his brother-in-law Bobby Winton who preceded him in 2017.  He is survived by his loving wife Karen Winton Smith, her daughter Rachel Morton and son-in-law John Morton and grandson’s Kyle Morton (Lindsey Morton) and Brandon Morton (Bryanna Morton), three daughters; Denise, Chanel, and Carrie, and his sister Patty Briley (Mark Briley), of North Berwick, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Pinnacle Health and Rehabilitation for their care and comfort during his short stay. 

Visiting hours will be held Wednesday August 7, 2024 5pm-7pm at Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market St. North Berwick, Maine 03906.  Military Honors will be presented at 6:30pm with a short service to follow at 6:45.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick, Maine.  To express condolences, visit www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com.

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