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John Smith Obituary

John Leonard Smith Jr (Jay), 68, of Concord, NH, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025. God rest his soul.

Jay is survived by his wife Mary Smith (Dahood), daughter Jessica Devoid, sons John and Elijah Smith, and stepsons Chris and Ted Perry, his grandchildren Brooke and Ashley Devoid, Owen and Logan, Bryant, Bryce, Aidyn, Sam, and Sophie, and siblings Mary Decosta and Mark Smith.

Services are May 17, 2025 at Word of Life Church, 95 Old Loudon Rd, Concord, NH at 10:30.

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Published by Union Leader on Apr. 29, 2025.

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TONI CUSUMANO

April 30, 2025

I am so saddened to hear this news of Jay, a shock. Jay was always there for me and Stevee and when Steve passed away he helped me. He was happy when he met Mary, couldn't wait to tell me about it. We watched each other's children grow up. So so sorry, sending hugs to you all.

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