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Edward Smith Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late William and Lucille (Morrison) Smith, he had lived in Warwick for over 20 years. Mr. Smith was a distribution Manager for GTech for 18 years. He was a passionate Red Sox fan and was the former lead guitarist for local bands Toys and Narragansett Rock and Roll.
He leaves 2 sons, Edward J. Smith and Michael E. Smith, both of Warwick, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
In celebration of his life, his family and friends are invited to a gathering in his honor on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 5-8 at the family home in Warwick.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Smith
Joanne Viele
July 29, 2008
GIsele - I was so sorry to hear about you loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Jeannie (Grossi) St. Michel
July 27, 2008
Hi Gisele, "Eddie, and Mikey"- I used to babysit the boys when they were tiny kids. I was saddened to learn of Ed's passing. You are in my thoughts. Love, Jeannie
George Maynard
July 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to Ed's family. I will miss Ed's quick wit and sense of humor.
Jerry Bucci
July 25, 2008
To Eddie and Mike you are in my thoughts and prayers. I recently lost my Dad and know how painful that can be. Keep with you always the the good memories and the good times.Eddie was a good man and will live on forever in your hearts. God bless both of you and remember you will get through the sadness and become good men like your Dad. Life will go on. Make your lives meaningful, you have the love of family and friends. God bless and be well.
Uncle Jerry
Norm Thibeault
July 24, 2008
Gisele -
When I hears the news of Ed's passing, it brought me back to the first time that I met Ed. We had been auditioning guitar players for days and having no luck finding anyone that lived up to our expectations. Ed walked in, plugged in his guitar and blew us away...we offered him the job on the spot and fortunately for us he accepted. It led to the success of Toys and the start of a great friendship for many years. Although we haven't kept in touch throughout the years, I always felt that the band had a timeless connection.
We had good times and bad but looking back, most of the "bad" times seem pretty funny now. I'm pretty sure that when our truck broke down in Boston on Christmas Day on the way to northern Vermont we ended up back at your apartment to warm up an comfort ourselves. The stories are endless and I hope to be able to reminisce with you some time.
I'm sure I speak for all the former Toys members when I say we have many great memories to smile about. The memories are something that can never be taken away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Norm
Neil Townsend
July 24, 2008
Aunti Gigi, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ed. I really wish I knew him better, He was always a nice person to talk to and let your memories bring comfort
rick agronick
July 23, 2008
Hi Giselle,
It's Rick (kybd player for "Toys")
I'm so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. He was such a great guitar player & made us laugh nonstop when we worked together.
I have so many memories of him with our crazy band and our on-the-road antics. I remember his old cars he would drive to the gig-they were such classics.
He would always laugh at me when I would bring egg whites & chicken to the gig. I remember being in a band house trying to sleep but Ed was in the living room watching Bugs Bunny-laughing histerically waking everyone up.
He was such a talented musician and a great guy. He'll be very missed. We recently contacted Ed to get our band back together for a reunion. I'm glad we had the chance to contact him. He still had his sense of humor that I'll always miss.
Janet & Wayne Wilcox
July 23, 2008
Gisele,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. (Our boys played together at WNLL.) We hope your memories will comfort you all as time passes.
thomas parrott
July 23, 2008
Our thoughts and players are with during your time of sorrow.Ed was a great friend and gentleman
JOYCE MCLAREY
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family during this difficult time. Ed was a great person to work with. Ed will be missed by all of his co-workers.
Sallie & Brian Brennan
July 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Bagaglia
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Ed’s family. Ed was a wonderful gentle soul and has left great memories. Cherish them and keep his memories alive
Tabitha Lepore
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bob Myron
July 23, 2008
My sympathies to Gisele and the boys as well as Ed's extended family.
I have many great memories playing music with Ed years ago in Narragansett Rock and Roll. He was a great musician and a great person and I'm sure will be missed.
David Cokely
July 23, 2008
Gisele,
Words can't express how sorry I am to hear of Ed's passing. He was always fun to be around and made me laugh every day I worked with him. The times we spent at ballgames,company fuctions,Bob's house were all great times that I will always miss. God bless you and your family.
Dave Cokely
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