Nina May Haines Smith

Nina May Haines Smith passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by her immediate family on February 19, 2017 after a long battle with lung cancer.  Nina was born February 22, 1941 in Greenwood, Maine.  She lived in Bethel, Maine as a child and young adult. She was married to the late Thomas Samuel Smith from 1960-1980. 

Nina resided in Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, and most recently Dahlonega, Georgia through her life. She was predeceased by her parents Edward Arthur Haines and Georgie Anna Haines, her brother Gilbert Haines, and her sister Elyse Fisher.

She is survived by her son James Edward Smith, daughter Danna Kathleen and spouse Timothy Foster, her grandchildren Nicholas Anthony and Colin Mathew Foster, and her sisters Grace and spouse Rick Kloock, Sr. and Irene Martin, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She attended Gould Academy and was a graduate of the class of 1959.  She also attended Hesser College in Manchester NH. Over the years, Nina worked in various banking positions and retired from J D Pence Aquatic Supply of Hillsboro, OR in 2007.  She was a member of the Lady Lions of Salem NH for a number of years in the late 60's and early 70's.  Nina enjoyed reading, painting, was an avid gardener and an animal lover.  She loved to spend time with her friends and laugh.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Nina's name to TAN Foundation, tanfoundation.org or 1331 F Street NW, Suite 975 Washington, DC 20004 to assist other families with the treatment of cancer.

Nina will be laid to rest in her hometown of Bethel, Maine on a date to be announced later this summer. She will be interred at Middle Intervale Cemetery, Bethel, Maine. Dahlonega Funeral Home and Chandler Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.