Williamstown – William S. Smith 71, died Thursday, November 30 at his home in Williamstown, Vermont. He was born in Tokyo, Japan on July 30, 1952. His adoring parents Col. Maurice H. and Isabel D. Smith embraced their son. The family made their home in Northfield, Vermont. Bill graduated from Northfield High School in 1970. He attended Northeastern University and St. Michael's College.

In 1972 he welcomed his first son, Wade C. Smith. Bill moved his family to Charlestown, New Hampshire for a few years and worked at the Holson Company in Claremont, New Hampshire.

In 1984 he returned to Northfield, Vermont. He worked at Norwich University for over 38 non-consecutive years doing carpentry, driving bus, sound man, electrical maintenance worker, and his favorite job while working at Norwich was working at the NU Ski area. He made his home in Williamstown with his wife happily renovating their 1872 farmhouse. Together a second son was born, Daniel B. Smith.

Bill was a man of intelligence, many talents, and interests. He was a voracious reader, especially history, a car enthusiast (British cars in particular) and a talented carpenter. He used his carpentry talents working on his farmhouse, furniture, cabinetry and his beloved camp in Morgan, Vermont.

Survivors include his wife, Pam; his two sons, Wade C. Smith and his wife Heather Holloway, East Alstead, New Hampshire, and Daniel B. Smith and his wife Katelyn of Northfield, Vermont; his two young grandson Ethan and Ira Smith of Northfield; three cousins, Mary Troy-Bunker of Massachusetts, Elizabeth Daniels of Texas, and Charles Daniels of Texas; and one aunt, Corolyn Daniels of Texas.

There will be a family graveside service in the spring and a celebration of life in the summer. Donations can be made in his memory to Seymour Lake Association, c/o Jean McKenny, Treasurer, P.O. Box 156, Derby, VT 05829-0156 or Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663.