Mr. Frederick Edward Smith

January 18, 1954 - February 13, 2021

Frederick E. Smith, 67 of Ridgely, Maryland passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Fred was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 18, 1954 to Elmer and Doris Smith. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer Smith. Fred’s life was the fire department. He was a member of the Ridgely Vol. Fire Company. Fred was a EMT for Talbot and Caroline County after retiring from Ft. Meade Fire Department on January 23, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years; Carolyn Smith; his son; Frederick Smith II; his daughter; Kathleen Bertics (Frank); his grandchildren; Teagan and Haley Smith; his brother; Elmer Smith Jr.; his sisters; Linda Rubenstien; Sandy Colonell (Peter); his nieces and nephews; Petey; Timmy; Brian Francis (Beth); Allison Rubenstien (Jake Schengher); and his great niece; Alyssa Fulco A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 starting at 1pm at Ridgely Vol. Fire Company, 101 Sunset Blvd. Ridgely, Maryland. In lieu of flowers please send donations in memory of Fred to Ridgely Vol. Fire Department, 101 Sunset Blvd., Ridgely, Maryland 21660. For online condolences please visit www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.