Monroe, NH – James Henry Smith, 89, of Littleton Road, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at his home following a period of declining health.

He was born August 5, 1929, in Montpelier, VT, the son of Maude (Rafus) Smith Osgood, and George Smith, and was raised by his grandparents, Mary and Elisha Rafus.

Jim was inducted into the US Army in 1951, and served in Korea with Company C 31st Regiment Division from December 1952 to July 1953.  He was honorably discharged on August 12, 1953 with a Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, a Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Badge with one Bronze overseas bar.  He received a Bronze Vermont Veterans Medal and a Silver Vermont Service Medal.

Upon returning to civilian life, Jim worked for Ava Roller Skating Company, Howard Ward Farming, and H. Norman Ward Farming, Howard Bryon Mobil Station, North Country Farms, Sugar Hill Furniture and Brown Street Furniture Factory, retiring in 1989.  Jim loved woodworking, camping, fishing, and family gatherings.  He was a member of the Monroe Fire Department, and worked on the Lord's Acre Auctions for many years.

Jim married Patricia Bradshaw of Monroe on February 11, 1956.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Patricia Smith of Monroe; a daughter, Dawn M. Dean of Bath; a son, Lee Smith and companion Michelle Griffen of Monroe; two grandchildren, Lisa Murray and Crystal Green; five great grandchildren, Alexa, Avery, Alaina, Billy, and Benjamin; a twin sister, Joanne Stevens of Clayton, OH: and numerous nieces, nephews sand cousins.  He is also survived by his sisters in law, Mary Ingalls and Nancy Murray and husband Douglas; and brothers in law, Christy Bradshaw and wife Winnie and Bernard Bradshaw and wife Linda.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, Maude Osgood and George Smith; his step father, Robert Osgood; his grandparents, Mary and Elisha Rafus; a sister, Helen Fredericks; and a brother, Arthur Smith.  He is also predeceased by a sister-in-law, Natalie Allen; brothers in law, Richard Allen, Herbert Stevens, and William Ingalls; and his father and mother in law, Merlin and Margaret Bradshaw.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, February 14, from 6 to 8 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, May 23, at 1 PM at the North Monroe Cemetery with Melissa Gould as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either the Muscular Dystrophy Association, One Sundial Ave, # 208N, Manchester, NH 03103, or the Monroe Fire Department, 202 Woodsville Road, Monroe, NH 03771, or to St. Johnsbury VFW, 204 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.