WARREN — It is with great sadness the we share that John H. Small has returned home. He passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Coves Edge. He was born November 18, 1933 to Hanson Small and Isabel (Blastow) Small.

He spent his childhood on Deer Isle with his siblings. John was no stranger to hard work, working on local lobster boats and digging clams as he grew up.

In his 20s he joined the US Airforce, serving his country with pride. When he returned home he worked for Cushman Baking Company. John was a dedicated employee at the Rockland Car Wash where he worked for many years. He also work as a sternman for his friend Paul Shanley.

He married Carol (Pierce) in 2009 and they enjoyed many adventures. Setting off for day trips with an ocean view. John had a special bond with grandson Brenden as they both loved a good lawn mower. John took great pride in keeping his lawn in tip top shape mowing every few days in the summer to keep it looking great. He also knitted heads for lobster traps in his spare time for local fisherman and created many lasting friendships over the years. 

He was predeceased by his parents; wife Patricia; brother Clifford Terry; and stepson Dwight Monti.

He is survived by loving wife Carol of Warren; son Charles of Florida; Step daughters Michelle Ward of Union, Sarah (Danny) Lane of Nobleboro; sisters, Eliza Spencer of Wiscasset, Elsie Conley of Florida, Gloria (Rodney) Lassen of Connecticut; and sister-in-law Lynda Terry Sc.; grandhildren, Madison Ward of Union, Olivia Monti and Brenden Lane of Nobleboro and Jennifer Steele of West Virginia.

Per John's request there will be no funeral. He will be honored privately.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Coves Edge and Beacon Hospice for their care and compassion.

Arrangements under the care of Direct Cremation in Belfast, Maine.