Harold H. "Smitty" Smith Jr.

Harold H. Smith, Jr. "Smitty", 87, of 272 Harvard Rd., died on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Emerson Hospital in Concord after a brief illness.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of twenty nine years Helen (Freeman) Smith who died in 1975.  He is survived by two daughters, Celia Hyde of Stow; and Sara O'Loughlin and her husband Ken of Sterling; four sons, Tim Smith and his wife Cynthia Cannon of Sterling; Ted Smith and his wife Joyce of Sterling; Mark Smith of Princeton; and Todd Smith of Leominster; a sister, Joanne Wilson and her husband Orville of Clinton; nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Harold was born in Clinton to the late Harold H. and Grace (Mather) Smith. He was raised in Florida, but returned in 1930 and attend Clinton schools. Harold honorably served in the United States Army during WWII and participated in the Manhattan Project.  Upon his return of service, he began employment with the former Clinton Concrete Company.  In 1950, he and his wife Helen moved to Bolton and established the Warp and Sag Construction Company which Harold proudly managed for nearly fifty years.  He held membership with the Bolton and Harvard Bridge Clubs and was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams.

A celebration of life will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Smith Residence, 272 Harvard Rd., Bolton.  Calling hours are to be held on Monday, June 23, 2008 from 5 until 8PM in the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton.  Burial will be held privately in West Cemetery in Bolton.  Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Harold H. Smith, Jr. to the Bolton Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 382, Bolton, MA 01740.

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