John Calvin Smith

Hi Ann-
I hope you read this! My dad, Herbert Patterson, mentioned John's passing. Wow 91 years and ten grandsons, all male!?! Sounds like fun and a very rich life. He is now with my mom and your good friend Rachelle Ann Patterson-Lloyd having fun in heaven. I remember John as so much fun. I've been living in California for the past 26 years and I'd love to hear from you. Love Karen Patterson Brunett 650 644-7975

So very sorry for all the Smith Family

One of, if not the last, real Lynnfield native, John Smith was a truly great man and citizen, dedicating so much of his time and effort to the Town he loved so dearly. A long time Commissioner of the Lynnfield Center Water District, where he led the process of finding, developing and protecting our well sourced drinking water supply; a member of the Lynnfield Board of Appeals, who helped control the direction and nature of so many residential, business and commercial developments in Town,...

It was truly an honor knowing John Calvin Smith. John was one of the first people I met when my family moved to Lynnfield, and I remember how impressed I was with his kindness and gentle spirit. I really enjoyd the talks we had from time to time.
Please accept my most sincere sympathy on your loss.

David Nelson
Lynnfield, MA

What an honor it has been to have known and seen John with his 'tried and true' spirit during his years serving the Town of Lynnfield. He taught so many of us to serve by example with his full hearted dedication and dignified perseverance. He paved the way for a great Lynnfield for many generations. He could bring opposites together in ways that made all forget the conflict. John insisted to pull everyone into his engaging stories, and did so with ease and grace. Many of his younger days at...

I am sorry to hear of John's passing. I knew him long ago as a little girl and remember him well as a very very nice adult. His family was fortunate to have had him for so many years.
With sympathy, Betty Bear Wik (cousin of Ruthie Barr Weick)

John Calvin Smith: It's time to say goodbye for now, hoping we meet up again in the future. I consider myself privileged & lucky to have experienced 45+ years with you as my Step Father. You were the real deal (hard worker, intelligent, successful, engaged, loyal, humorous, family oriented and most important trust-worthy. Your word was your honor. Thank you for your love, guidance and your incredible sense of humor. L.O.L - Bradford Bishop Eaton, Family, Groton MA , Nov 26,2016