Newburyport, MA
William John Badger Smith
2020
William "Bill" John Badger Smith, age 68 and resident of Newburyport, MA passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, November 6, 2020. Bill was born on Valentine's day, February 14, 1952 to his parents, Sara Badger Huckins Smith and Louis George Smith of Claremont, New Hampshire. Bill's namesake and great, great grandfather was the 23rd Governor of New Hampshire, William Badger. His descendants have been traced back to the first settlers in the town of Newbury, MA in the early 1600s. After graduating from Stevens High School in Claremont, Bill went into service as a Yeoman on the USCGC Gentian vessel. He served active duty for many years with the Coast Guard as well as the US Merchant...