Harold L. Schmidt, age 71, of Shelton, died on Tuesday May 20, 2008 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport to the late Ludwig and Elsie Schmidt, he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Bullard's as a Master Electrician. Harold received his 50 year pin from America St. John's Masonic Lodge #8 A.F. & A.M. where he was also a member. Survivors include a son Robert Demaille-Vonschmidt; a granddaughter Athena Demille-Vonschmidt both of Groton and dear friends Martha Jean and Lea Graham of Fairfield. A Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday May 28 from 4-6 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford a Masonic Service will be at 5:30 p.m. In Lieu of flowers please make donations in Harold's memory to the Shriners Hospital (Burn Unit) 51 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114.