Bertram G. Smith, a lifelong resident of Bayport, passed away yesterday morning at the age of 69, after a prolonged illness. He was well known in Bayport, taking an active interest in community and civic affairs prior to his illness. He was a retired contractor, member of Connetquot Lodge, F. & A. M., for over 25 years, past patron of Order of Eastern Star, member of the Royal Arcanum, the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, the Foresters, and the Bayport Fire Department. He leaves his wife, Inez B. Overton Smith, a son, Paul Whitman Smith of Madison, NJ, a daughter, Mrs. Douglas T. Goodale of Trenton, NJ, a brother, Fred D. Smith and a sister, Grace Smith of Bayport. Funeral services will be held at the Fred Smith home on Fairview Avenue tomorrow at 2 p.m., the Rev. Arthur T. Redcastle officiating. Interment will be in Waverly Cemetery, Holtsville. A Masonic service will be held tonight at 8 o'clock p.m. at Raynor's Memorial chapel in Sayville.
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