Michael S. Smith

Michael S. Smith Brockton Michael S. Smith, 39, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Oct. 21. Born in Stoughton on July 20, 1968, beloved son of Joan (Holmes) Burke of Dacula, Ga., and David Smith of Mashpee and stepson of Michael Burke of Dacula Ga., he was raised and educated in Brockton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Michael Smith and Matthew Smith, both of Brockton; a brother, Kevin Smith of Brockton; his maternal grandmother, Marian (Murphy) Holmes of Brockton; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was also the brother of the late David Smith, maternal grandson of the late F. Stanley Holmes and paternal grandson of the late Chester and Pearl Smith. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. from the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk St., Stoughton, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Church, Brockton. Interment will be private. Visiting hours on Friday evening 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.