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Francis J. "Frank" Smith Jr.

Francis Smith Obituary

Of Medford, October 13th. Beloved husband of Maureen (Lee) (Crowley) Smith. Father of Dona Rae Shook and her husband Scott of Oregon, Michael Clifford of North Carolina, Linda Pothier and her husband Richard of Bolton and Maine, Francis J. Smith III and his fiance Susan Stuka of South Lancaster, Michelle Johnstone and her husband Sam of Colorado, Susan Crowley of Medford, Kathleen Serra and her husband Greg of Medford and Michael Crowley and his wife Amy of Tewksbury. Grandfather of Jeremy, Kaleen, Christine, Josh, Brandon, Daniel, Katrina, Emily, Julia and Lauren. Great grandfather of Angel'lee. Son-in-law of Maurice and Ruth Lee of Medford. Brother of Lorraine Levins and Mary Salvato of Somerville. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN at Medford line on Monday Oct. 17th at 10:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Medford at 11 AM. Relatives & friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2-6 PM. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Church Building Fund, Fellsway West, Medford, MA 02155. Late retired coordinator for the Massachusetts State Police Mounted Division. Late Member of the Irish American Club in Malden.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2005.

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Katrina

October 5, 2021

Gramps, as I look at the stars I think to myself how the years have passed and it´s not the same without my goofy gramps! I love you so much! Thank you for being such a positive influence in my life! I love you and miss you everyday

MAXINE COSSETTE

October 16, 2005

To all the hearts that Frank has touched, if we look up, we can see him still, for through his star we see him shine, and through our smile he knows we are fine.



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Kevin Cleary

October 15, 2005

I'm Frank's cousin and I want to send my condolences to the Family.

Frank was a special guy.My Dad used to really enjoy going to see him at the MDC stables.

He was always very supportive of my family for any situation that came about.

He will be deeply missed by me personally as well as all the members of my family.

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