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Robert Russell "Bob" Smith

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Robert Smith Obituary

Mystic - Robert Russell "Bob" Smith, 85, of Jerry Browne Road, Mystic, formerly of Gales Ferry, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London.

Mr. Smith was born on Feb. 28, 1928, in Norwich, the son of the late F. Russell and Clara (Hall) Smith. Bob was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and for over 30 years had worked as a sales professional for Mallon Chevrolet in Norwich.

He was married in Gales Ferry, on Sept. 3, 1955, to the former Gertrude E. Boer Lawson.

Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., is assisting his family with the arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

His full obituary will be published in The Day when services have been finalized.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Jul. 15, 2013.

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