Paul Montgomery Smith-Valley, 76 years, a resident of Kennebunk for twenty-four years, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home.

Paul was born on April 28, 1941 in Rochester, NY, a son of Robert P. and Anabel (McMullen) Smith.

He graduated from the University of Rochester with his bachelor’s degree, after attending Annapolis for 2 years. He completed his service in the Marine Corps Reserves, New York State.

Paul became a consultant and fund-raiser for organizations such as the March of Dimes and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, joining the staff of the Unitarian Universalist Association for over 20 years and consulting in the UUA Building and Loan Program for another 10 years. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading; he was an avid swimmer. He had a small business working with wood and wood-turning and was a member of the West Virginia Wood Turners Association.

After moving to ME and retiring, Paul Joined the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary FLT 24. This brought him back to the sea, boating and a new vocation. He particularly enjoyed the training, search and rescue and teaching safe boating classes. He volunteered extensively, participating in leadership and reaching the rank of CMDO for Northern New England in 2010. He adored his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Rev. Dr. Judith M. Smith-Valley of Kennebunk; his sons, Dr. Richard Smith, MD and his wife Dr. Barbara Dill, MD of Norwood, NJ, Glenn Valley and his wife Heidi Hermon Valley of Wake Forest, NC; his daughters, Libby Valley Cirillo and her husband Dr. L. Anthony Cirillo, MD of North Kingstown, RI and Susan Woodilla and her husband LTC Tad Woodilla, USAF Ret., of Hermon, ME; his brother Tim Smith and wife Vicki Lee of Pittsford, NY; his sisters, Patricia Williams of Addison, TX and Marcia Joy and husband Ron of Churchville, NY; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kennebunk with the Rev. Lara Campbell officiating.

Should friends desire, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to: The Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF), Unitarian Universalist, 24 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210 or the Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043..

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Paul’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. www.bibberfuneral.com