IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Richard "Smitty"
Smith
May 10, 1938 – July 21, 2010
Obituary
Marblehead….
Richard "Smitty" Smith, age 72, beloved husband of Carol (Freeman) Smith, died Wednesday morning at The Lafayette in Marblehead. Born in the West End of Boston, son of Vera (Sidor) Smith of Marblehead and the late John Smith, he was a graduate of Brighton High School. Following High School, Smitty served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He was employed with Raytheon as a draftsman and was also a General Contractor in Marblehead.
Smitty loved living by the ocean and enjoyed recreational lobstering, boating and swimming in the North Shore waters and beaches, especially in Marblehead, the town he called home for 40 years.
Above all else, his greatest source of pride and joy was his family and it was for them, he accomplished his greatest works…. " There was never a finer Pinewood Derby entry; no better soapbox car; rabbit hutch; or tree house", his sons recall. Together with his grown children, he helped create a most beautiful backyard oasis for his family and friends to treasure and enjoy always.
"He was a true independent thinker and a good and loyal friend and we will always be grateful for his presence in our lives", his wife Carol expressed.
In addition to his wife and mother, Richard is survived by his three sons, Adam Smith of Marblehead; Matt Smith and his wife Shana of Marblehead; Jason Smith and his girl friend Lauren Melone of Brighton; one brother, Jim Smith and his wife Marie of Mashpee; one sister, Eleanor Dares and her husband Harry of Randolph; loving uncle, good friend and neighbor to many. He was predeceased by his daughter in law, Sara Smith and his brother Robert Smith.
His funeral will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 9:15 AM from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North St) Salem to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00AM in the Star of the Sea Church, Marblehead. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4:00PM to 6:00 PM. Interment will be in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. In Richard's memory, do something with your family or extend an act of kindness to another person. For online guest book or additional information please call 978 744 0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.
Richard "Smitty" Smith, age 72, beloved husband of Carol (Freeman) Smith, died Wednesday morning at The Lafayette in Marblehead. Born in the West End of Boston, son of Vera (Sidor) Smith of Marblehead and the late John Smith, he was a graduate of Brighton High School. Following High School, Smitty served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He was employed with Raytheon as a draftsman and was also a General Contractor in Marblehead.
Smitty loved living by the ocean and enjoyed recreational lobstering, boating and swimming in the North Shore waters and beaches, especially in Marblehead, the town he called home for 40 years.
Above all else, his greatest source of pride and joy was his family and it was for them, he accomplished his greatest works…. " There was never a finer Pinewood Derby entry; no better soapbox car; rabbit hutch; or tree house", his sons recall. Together with his grown children, he helped create a most beautiful backyard oasis for his family and friends to treasure and enjoy always.
"He was a true independent thinker and a good and loyal friend and we will always be grateful for his presence in our lives", his wife Carol expressed.
In addition to his wife and mother, Richard is survived by his three sons, Adam Smith of Marblehead; Matt Smith and his wife Shana of Marblehead; Jason Smith and his girl friend Lauren Melone of Brighton; one brother, Jim Smith and his wife Marie of Mashpee; one sister, Eleanor Dares and her husband Harry of Randolph; loving uncle, good friend and neighbor to many. He was predeceased by his daughter in law, Sara Smith and his brother Robert Smith.
His funeral will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 9:15 AM from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North St) Salem to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00AM in the Star of the Sea Church, Marblehead. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4:00PM to 6:00 PM. Interment will be in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. In Richard's memory, do something with your family or extend an act of kindness to another person. For online guest book or additional information please call 978 744 0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.
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