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Smith, Wendell Maynard - 76, Leicester. It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Wendell Maynard Smith of Leicester on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born in Linden, he was a son of the late W. Albert and Marion (Angus) Smith. Wendell was a proud and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Gerry Bowser; children, Allan (Tracey); Norma (Brent); Carolyn (Wayne); Jimmy (Diane); Julie (Jim) and Tim (Renee); stepson, Jack (Debbie); brothers, Roy (Doris), Cecil (Nancy) and Leon (Marjorie); 22 grandchildren; as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many close friends. He was predeceased by stepson, Michael; stepdaughter, Linda. In his earlier years when he wasn't working you could find him attending bluegrass festivals, as well as dancing the night away with Gerry at local dance halls. Wendell enjoyed many evenings at the kitchen table talking with friends, family and neighbours. He loved to talk and tell us stories and we loved to listen. Wendell is a founding member of the Leicester Fire Department. He was a hard worker with a passion for dairy farming with his brother Leon and his family. He worked many years as a blueberry producer and worked over 50 years producing maple and selling his products province wide. The last few years he spent his summers at the cottage at Heather Beach with Gerry. He was planning to retire this year. Wendell will be loved and missed deeply by so many. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, February 17 in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home and Crematorium, 5075 Main Street, Oxford (902-447-2930). Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 18 in Oxford Church of the Nazarene, where seating will be limited. Donations can be made to Oxford Church of the Nazarene or charity of your choice. For online condolences and livestream of the service please visit www.mmcfunerals.com.