BOWDOIN — Leah Ann Smith (Letourneau) died on Thursday, March 03, at Maine Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1946 to Roland Joseph and Winifred (Freeman) Letourneau.

In 1965, she married Harry L. Smith. Leah was a woman of many talents and interests — including two very different careers. She worked in shoe factories for 36 years. Many lifelong friendships were made during her 30 years at Etonic Shoe in Richmond, where she was known for her creative problem solving skills and her humor.

When Etonic closed in 1999, Leah went to Central Maine Community College and completed an Associate Degree in Computer Technology. While there, she interned with the State of Maine and was hired fulltime after her graduation in 2002. She retired in 2013.

Leah’s interest in life was not limited to work. Her children, nieces and nephews have fond memories of hikes, blueberry picking, trips to “Uncle Tim’s Camp”, and activities with the Rainbow Girls and DeMolay. When her children were grown, Leah put her technology skills and love of music to work for the New Disciples gospel group. In her spare time, she researched Bowdoin history, tracked family genealogy, and enjoyed visits with her friends — especially when a game of Parcheesi or lunch at the Red Barn was included.

Leah was predeceased by her parents and a son, Harry L. “Hank” Smith, JR. She is survived by her brother, Tim Letourneau and wife, Joan, of Old Town; twin brother, Leroy (Roy) Letourneau and wife, Louise, of Bowdoin; son Douglas Smith, of North Carolina; daughters Patricia (Lee) Oh and husband Hieyoung, of Bowdoin; Marie (Smith) Burr, of Woolwich; nine grand-children; five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Per her wishes, there will be no funeral service. She will be laid to rest with her son, Harry JR, at Hix-Small Cemetery in Bowdoin.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.