Northborough, Massachusetts
Richard "Dick" Smith, 84, of Northborough, died on May 18, 2011 in U Mass/ Memorial Hospital in Worcester after a period of declining health. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Virginia (Brown) Smith; three sons: Douglas Smith and his wife Theresa of Mansfield, Steven Smith and his wife Mary of...
Read MoreDick the Derby made it cool to be from Worcester, he had a good show, and his influence on music can not be overstated. I grew up listening to him, he was a part of our lives.
Tim Brosnihan
June 02, 2011 | Worcester, MA
To the Family of Dick "the derby" Smith:
I send my deepest sympathies to all of you. You all are so very lucky to have had Dick be a part of your lives. I feel very lucky to have met him and share his music he gave to us. I listened to Dick throughout my teenage years on WORC and having known one of the "Good Guys". Dick was truly a gentleman and definitely a true legend. I have so many great memories of listening to Dick and the "Rock and Roll" music while growing up in the 50's and...
May 24, 2011
My condolences to the Smith family on Dick's passing. I had the opportunity to know and work with Dick in the 70's at WPRO in Providence. I always enjoyed working with him. Gary Berkowitz, West Bloomfield, MI.
Gary Berkowitz
May 24, 2011 | West Bloomfield, MI
It was an honor to have known Dick, and work with him for a short time. I will always appreciate WORC and his amazing talents.
Carol Cowhig
May 23, 2011 | Spencer, MA
I started working at WORC while still in high school at age 17. It was a crazy radio station filled with looney but insanely creative people. In my first week I immediately noticed Dick Smith who really seemed to anchor the place. Dick radiated his genuine warmth, thoughtfullness, and had an unshakable dedication to doing things well.
Over the years we worked together I learned first hand why Dick had earned the respect of the entire American music industry...his honestly and...
John Garabedian
May 23, 2011 | Southborough, MA
Dick with DJs Joe Coggins Jr. and Rick Somethingorother, 1966
John Garabedian
May 23, 2011
Dick with Bob Bryar at WORC after moving to 8 Portland Street. Dick was made Program Director, replacing Mel Miller on Open House Party in 1957
John Garabedian
May 23, 2011
Graciously Jan Bjork informed Carl and me concerning the loss of Dick Smith. Our deep sympathy to Jinny and the family. We remember Dick with respect and appreciation. Carl and Sally Kesseli
May 23, 2011
My condolences to the Smith family on the loss of Richard. May you all find peace in the happy memories you all share. Sincerely
Carol Petrasky
May 22, 2011
