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Herbert Dean Smith

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Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

59 Spruce Street

Westerly, Rhode Island

Herbert Smith Obituary

Herbert Dean Smith, 71, died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2009 at The Westerly Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Westerly, Mr. Smith was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and of La Salle Academy, Providence. He also attended Mitchell College.
A U.S. Navy veteran, "Herb" worked as an electrical design draftsman and later as a design consultant in New Jersey and New York for over 40 years. His long and varied career provided him with the opportunity to work on nuclear power plants, aircraft instrumentation and several food and beverage lines. During his time in New Jersey, Herb made frequent trips to Vermont and served for a time as vice president of the Garden State Ski Club. He was also Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 250 of Garfield, N.J., for several years.
Retiring in 2001, Herb returned to Westerly to pursue his two hobbies, gardening and stone masonry. Herb was a member of the Westerly Yacht Club and a congregant of Saint Clare Church. He was also a Wilcox Park volunteer and occasionally taught tree grafting at the park's greenhouse.
Herbert was predeceased by his father and mother, Arthur W. Smith and Margaret Mary (Foley) Smith.
He leaves his wife of 28 years, Ann, and two sons Robert and Adam at home. In addition, he is survived by his former wife, Beverly (Miller) Penchenski of Freehold, N.J.; his son, Dean and daughter-in-law Corstina of Cream Ridge, N.J., son Todd and daughter-in-law Dawn of Freehold, N.J., and a daughter Jil of Seattle, Wash. He will also be sadly missed by his seven grandchildren, Devin, Aiden, Caleigh, Olivia, Jake, Sienna and Smith E. Rothchild; as well as his siblings, Arthur, Robert, Richard, Susan Latz and Una Jane Smith, all of Westerly, and Deanna Lancer of Forest Hills, N.Y. He is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and 22 grandnieces and grandnephews.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Church. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Kidney Patients of Westerly, 1 Rhody Drive, Westerly, RI 02891.

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Jan. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Smith

14 Entries

Barbara Gent

January 17, 2009

Dear Dick, Susan & the entire Smith family, Our deepest sympathy on the death of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. He was too young to leave you but we are sure that your many memories of your large, wonderful family gatherings will be a great comfort in the days and weeks to come. Peace be with you, Jerry and Barbara (Hurtado) Gent

Nary Ellen Welker

January 14, 2009

I worked with Herb in Boy Scouting. My husband and I send our condolences to his family.
Former Southern Valley District Executive, Northern New Jersey Council.

January 13, 2009

Ann,Robert and Adam

You have our deepest sympathys you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dale and Don Allen

Beltran Lopez

January 13, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Ceresa

January 13, 2009

Ann & Family,
Our sincere sympathies to you at this time.

Joe and Sally Terranova

January 13, 2009

Sue, Gary and family,
Joe and I were saddened to hear of Herb's passing. We had a pleasant visit with him at your home just after the holiday. May he rest in peace and the good he did in this world be carried on by others.

Lou DeRienzo Jr.

January 13, 2009

Sympathy to the family. We remember his time with Pack 250 in Garfield.

Lou & Diane DeRienzo

Mr.and Mrs. Richard Brown

January 13, 2009

My wife and I offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother.

Byron/Pearl Brown

January 12, 2009

DeeDee
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Herb. Please accept our deepest condolenses.

Judi Morgan

January 12, 2009

Ann & Sons,
With my deepest sympathy to you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia Siswick Stewart

January 12, 2009

To "Dee Dee",

How very sad this news about your brother Herb. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember all the Smiths growing up in Westerly, and you, especially, Dee Dee, from Miss King's dance, and your dear mom who made my wedding gown.

Peggy Kelly (nee Donohue)

January 12, 2009

My sympathies to all Herb's family.

I spent my summers with Aunt Deal and Nani and remember visits to Spring St. with my sister Elaine. Herb was older than I, most of all I remember Dee Dee, Dick, and Susan.

It appears that Herb accomplished many things in his life and will be missed by all. He came from good stock, as all Foley's did.

Thinking of you all,

Peggy (Dave Foley's granddaughter)

Scott Smith

January 12, 2009

To Richard and Susan; I am deeply sadened to learn about your brother's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. I pray that you will always keep warm memories of your brother close to your heart.
Sincerely, Scott D. Smith [email protected]

Karen Johnson

January 12, 2009

Dear Dick and family: Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother Herb. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

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