WORTON, Md. - William R. 'Shorty' Smith, age 87, of Worton, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Saturday, April 9, 2011. He was born on June 1, 1923, son of the late Irving and Mabel Smith of Worton. Bill operated Smith's Garage in Worton for many years, hauled milk for Suplee, Wilson & Jones, drove for Purolator Courier and operated a school bus for Kent County for 25 years each, and retired in 2006 from LaMotte Chemical Company of Chestertown after 50 years of service. He was a member and an usher at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and a respected member of the community, always ready to lend a helping hand. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Quinn Smith; brother-in-law, James Quinn of Galena; sister-in-law, Barbara Harrington of Wilmington, Del.; and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St., Galena. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 508 High St. Chestertown. Interment will be in Chester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 508 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620. www.galenafuneralhomeofsls.com