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Peter Smith Obituary
Westford
PETER S SMITH - Pete Smith (Mahar), 82, of Westford, MA passed away peacefully November 19th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at his home. On June 29th, he celebrated 58 wonderful years with his wife Carol. He was born in Newport, NH, Sept. 17th, 1939 and raised by his adopted parents Everett and Mary Mahar, of Stoneham, MA. He graduated from Stoneham High in 1957. After graduation, he served in the Navy until 1960, and is a Korean War Veteran. He studied to become and earned rank to 2nd Class Machinist Mate aboard the USS Mann.
Besides his loving wife, Pete is survived by Tania J Frost & her husband Mark of Nashua, NH; Jeffrey B Smith and his life partner, Cynthia A Mrouse, of Brooklyn, CT. Pete had many grandchildren and "adopted" grandchildren including Darren, Leah & Grayson, Drew, Tiffany & Damian, Abigail, Carissa, Nathan, Christian, & Jayson, Megan & Nicole; and his great-grandchildren, Finnley, Emmalyn, Mackenzie, Natalie, & Izaac. He also had a half-sister Judy Pelletier of Gorham, ME. Pete also had a great love and closeness with extended family and leaves several brother and sister in laws and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Notice
Pete will be honored and memorialized at Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St, N. Chelmsford, MA on November 30th, 2021 with visitation from 10 AM to 11 AM and service at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials and donations in Peter's name to the West Chelmsford United Methodist Church in W. Chelmsford, MÄ or BSONE — Burn Survivors of New England, c/o George Pessotti, 10 Serenity Lane, Nashua, NH 06062.
Guestbook & full obituary available at www.dolanfuneralhome.com. Memories welcome!
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Bob and Dorothea Chase
November 24, 2021
Carol and children, we are deeply sadened to hear of Pete's death. We have many wonderful memories of him. Our prayers are with all of you.
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