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11/12/2012 01:00 PMWinthrop K. Smith, 94, of Branford, died on Nov. 8 in Old Saybrook. He was the husband of Oma Wallace Smith. Mr. Smith was born in Branford on June 14, 1918, son of the late Joseph and Bertha Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Branford and had formerly worked at MIF and Nutmeg Steel in Branford.
Mr. Smith was a member and past Commodore of the Branford Yacht Club, where he was an avid fisherman and boater. In 2003, he was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Branford Medical Transport for driving for 20 years, 100,000 miles, and carrying 6,200 passengers.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Nancy Teolis of Westbrook. He was predeceased by three sisters.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m., at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.