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Philip C. Smith Billerica resident for over 70 years; 83 Billerica Philip C. Smith, age 83, husband of Margaret A. (Joyce) Smith died Sunday at Winchester Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Medford, MA, June 5, 1925, son of the late Gordon and Frances (Casey) Smith and was a Billerica resident for over 70 years. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Howe High School class of 1943 and attended the University of Missouri and Northeastern University and served in the US Army Air Corps during WW II and was a Flight Officer with the 5th Air Force, 380th Bombardment Group serving in the South Pacific. He was a purchasing agent for the F.W. Webb Company and more recently was Vice President and General Manager for Joseph A. Pink and Sons. Besides his wife he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Marie Smith of Chelmsford; one brother, Gordon Smith of VT and two granddaughters, Holly and Christine Smith. He was the father of the late Kathleen Smith and brother of the late Leo Smith. SMITH Of Billerica, Aug. 10, Philip C. Smith, husband of Margaret (Joyce) Smith. Funeral Thursday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Theresa Church, Billerica at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4 7 p.m. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Funeral Directors W. J and Dean M. Laurendeau.
Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 26, 2008

Mr. Smith,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Tom Endicott

August 13, 2008

Dear Mrs.Smith and family,
Please accept my sympathy on Phil's passing.I had the pleasure to work with Phil for a time at Metropolitan Pipe.He was a true gentleman and very willing to share his wealth of knowledge with anyone who needed help.God BlessYou!

Cathy Gallagher

August 12, 2008

Dear Peggy and family,

Thinking of you today with such sorrow, God Bless
Cathy and Bim Gallagher

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