Dale Robert Smith, 59 of Green Mtn. Rd., Effingham, NH passed away June 13, 2022 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Dale was born in North Conway, NH November 24, 1962 son of the late Robert Walter and Charlotte Ann (McCullough) Smith. He has lived all his life in the Carroll County area. Dale was a proud Husband, Father, Papa and friend. His family was the most important thing in his life and much of his time outside of work was dedicated to spending time with his children and grandchildren. A humorous man of few words it was difficult not to feel protected in his presence. Those few words were always meaningful. A long-time arborist, he enjoyed working along side his son at Smith Family Tree Service. His hobbies included his family, his mustang’s, Harley and tinkering on projects with his grandsons. He also had a very special bond with his German Shepard, Ebony. Survivors include his wife Kelly Jean Smith, 2 daughters Vanessa Smith and Jacqueline Brown and son Dale Smith and wife Jessica Smith all of Effingham, 9 grandchildren Kyle, Charlotte-Ann, Kolby, Kobe, Natasha, Timothy, Owen, Xander and Alleira, 3 brothers Richard Buswell and wife Pam Buswell of Effingham, Ricky Buswell of Effingham, Robin Buswell and wife Amanda Buswell of Freedom, 1 sister Melody Smith of NC and many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. A celebration of life will be June 25th at 2 pm at 395 Green Mtn Rd Effingham, NH. The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolences or for more information go to: www.baker-gagnefuneralhomes.com