Laurence Maxwell Smets

Laurence Maxwell Smets of Arivaca Arizona died on October 1, 2019.  He was born in Augusta, Maine on April 15, 1949.  He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served 3 tours in Vietnam, returning home with a bullet lodged in his knee for over 30 years.  A commercial lobsterman and world traveler, who loved the water, animals, family and  friends.  He was also an avid story teller and known by many as Riley.
 
He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, sister and brother.

A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.