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Ralph Smith Obituary
Ralph was born in Worcester, son of Ralph D. and Mary J. (Parrott) Smith. He was owner of R.D. Smith Meat Co. and Poppys Ice Cream. He was a graduate of South High School and graduated from Norwich University with a degree in Biology. He was past president of the Webster Square Business Assn. and the Worcester County Norwich Alumnae, a founder and former president of the Robert Goddard Lions Club, and past charter president of the Webster Square Lions Club. He was past Deputy District Governor of the Lions District 33A. He was a 55-year member of the Dewitt Clinton Lodge AF & AM in Northfield, VT. He served in the Army during the Korean War as commanding officer of the Company C 762nd Tank Battalion 94th Infantry Div. He coached Jesse Burkett Little League and the West Side Babe Ruth League. He was a member of the choirs of Bethany Congregational Church and First Congregational Church of Paxton and loved to sing at special occasions. Ralph loved music and painting, all sports
especially the Red Sox
and most importantly his grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday 1:00 p.m. in First Congregational Church of Paxton. Private burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The First Congregational Church of Paxton, 1 Church St., Paxton, MA 01612 or St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Church, 535 Salisbury St., Worcester MA 01609. For directions and on-line condolences, please visit:
NordgrenMemorialChapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Smith
Len and Dawn Johnson
July 14, 2008
To the Smith and Ryelle family,
We are very sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless,
Betsey and Ian Harvey
July 14, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Elaine Montemarano
July 9, 2008
Sweet, Sweet Poppy.
Gail, Gary, Susie, Joanie, and kids, I am so sad for your loss of our dear Poppy. He was so loved from the east coast to the west and I will miss his calls when he worried about us from all of the raging fires. A funny, giggly man, a great loving father and grandpop and I am so honored to have known him. I love you Gail.xxooo
Connie, Pete, Paul, and Steve Vessio
July 9, 2008
Dear Cousin Joan: We are devastated to hear of your loss of dear Ralph. George loved him so much and we know it was returned. How blessed, if this had to be, that they are together now. God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Rich McNally NU '74
July 9, 2008
Gary,
Sorry about your loss.
Walter Pacek
July 9, 2008
Very sorry to learn of Ralph Smith's passing. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ralph Smith family and relatives.
Jim Gray
July 9, 2008
To the Smith family, So sorry to hear of Capt Smith's passing. I have many fine memories of Ralph when he commanded Tank Company in the Army Reserve. I shall remember him as a fine officer, gentleman and soldier. He was admired and respected by all who served with him. May the peace of our Lord comfort you all during these trying times. Jim Gray, former Army reservist and Tatnuck resident
Sal and Julie Guerra
July 8, 2008
Our condolences to all of Ralph's family. He will be missed greatly. What a nice guy he was!
Glenn Cogswell
July 8, 2008
We extend our sincerest condolences to the Smith Family.
Thoughout the years our family considered Ralph as one of the nicest guys we had ever known.
Some of our fondest memories extend way back to him working with his Dad on Park Avenue, and living on Walter Street.
May God be with you all during this most difficult time and seek comfort through all of the many wonderful years and memories.
Jeff, Colby & Glenn Cogswell
The Cogswell Family
Dawn Winslow
July 8, 2008
To Gary and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Ralph was a client of the first accounting firm I worked for and a close friend of my boss in the 80's. I'll always remember his contagious smile and the presence that he carried. I'm sure he will be missed by all those who knew him. May he rest in peace.
fred koza
July 8, 2008
sorry for your loss fred koza
Brenda and Steve Ennis
July 8, 2008
My Suzette, Gary, Gail, Joanie and Family,
The Albanians proclaim "Memory Eternal" this is so true and ah the memories we have. Poppy has left us with a legacy of a wonderful family, full of love. The Angels in heaven have greeted him and they are smiling and singing......the days ahead will be filled with laughter, tears and a Memory Eternal. We hold you in our hearts and love you.
Barbara Lorge
July 8, 2008
Dear Gail and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Barbara Lorge
Jane Ingersoll-Mahoney
July 8, 2008
To all in Ralph's family, I send my deepest sympathies. A true testament to Ralph's character is in the quality of family he left behind. Your pride can only be matched by the sorrow that you feel. God bless Ralph and God bless you all.
Robert Rau
July 8, 2008
Fond memories of a fine man both as my former Company Commander in U.S. Army Reserve and in later years as a friend.
God Bless you Captain Smith.
Ralph Hall
July 8, 2008
Sorry for your loss.
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