Obituaries

Donald E. Smith Dies at 89; WWII Navy Veteran

Foxborough resident Donald E. Smith passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 and will be missed dearly by friends and family.

Donald Ernest Smith, 89, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Epoch Senior Health Care of Norton. He was the husband of the late Marie V. (McIiveney) Smith.

Donald was born in Abington on April 11, 1923 and was the son of the late Albert F. and Laura (McCarthy) Smith. He proudly served his country in the US Navy serving on the USS Tuscaloosa during WWII. He and Marie were married on April 11, 1943 at Holy Ghost Church in Whitman.

Donald was employed as a truck driver for the former Norfolk Asphalt Company. Donald and his late wife Marie raised Pomeranian dogs and participated in dog shows throughout the eastern United States. He also enjoyed traveling, taking care of his property in Foxborough and was an avid Red Sox fan. He will be dearly missed by his neighbors and friends.

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Father of Donald A. Smith. Grandfather of Alex Jewell of Illinois. Brother of Laura Burns of New Hampshire and the late Lloyd, Edward and Frederick Smith. Dear friend of Bert and Christine Delaney of Foxborough.


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