Island Falls, Maine - Arthur Henry Smith passed peacefully at home on July 16, 2025. Born on January 2, 1936, in Island Falls, Maine, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend. Arthur was born to Clara Elizabeth "Betty" Sewall and Arthur Preston Smith, both of Island Falls.

Arthur graduated from Island Falls High School in 1954, then obtained his BA from California State University in Fresno, California. He joined the Marines and attained the rank of captain at time of discharge. After his military service, he married Reneva Lola Jones in a ceremony in Island Falls on February 9, 1963. They moved to Syracuse, New York, so Arthur could attend Syracuse University, where he got his master's degree. Arthur worked for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for 25 years, retiring at an early age, as a field supervisor.

Arthur had a lifelong love of the outdoors. He found peace and joy in the woods, on the trails, and at the family camp he built with Reneva on Mattawamkeag Lake. Later in life, Arthur took up bird carving and became a master carver, winning many ribbons and pouring care into each piece—most of them made for Reneva.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Reneva; son, Rusty Smith and his wife, Kelley, of Bridgton; daughter, Margaret Phillips and her husband, Lloyd Sr., of Island Falls; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his cousin, David Sewall. He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Richard.

A future service is being planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Island Falls Library, Houlton Humane Society, or Waiting Whiskers.