November 11, 1938

To my father Norris and his brother Tom and sister Judy.

To my cousins Kenny, Andy, Alicia and Eric.

To my sisters Julie, Tammy, Debbie.

To the next generation, Jacob, Justin, Cooper, Login, Taylor, Grace, Olivia, Kelsey, Dani, Jami, Shayla, Jessie, Owen, Adam, and Ian

To the most recent generation,  Lilah May, Katherine Alice, Connor, Ethan, Ariella, Addalyn, Kira, and Alayna.  Unfortunately you missed out on the treasure the rest of us had the privilege of enjoying. Ask your parents and grandparent about it and they will have many stories to tell.

To all of us listed above our Journey has been wide and varied. We span from California to Texas, from Alabama to Maine.

Our combined journey began 82 years ago on this day November 11, 1938.

On that day, Alice Elizabeth Stevens said “I do” to Arnold G Smith in Canton Maine.

Their love was an example for us all as it never waned or showed any sign of weakness for 65 years. 

For 65 years they were united and watched in joy as their family grew.

Gramp left us on July 8, 2003,  leaving Grams side for the last time.

Gram lasted only 4 more years before she joined Gramp and again they were together.

I know he is eating apples and cheese and she is knitting a pair of liners to go inside leather mittens.

They are sitting side by side rocking yet saying very little, simply enjoying the fruits of their love and all that it has become.  We miss you both!