ROBERT R. SMITH

SMITH, Robert R. Age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 21, 2025. "Bert" was preceded in death by his dear parents, Beatrice and Arthur Smith; as well as his brother, Arthur, Jr. He is survived by his brother, Dennis Smith and his wife, Susan Oliverio; as well as his sister-in-law, Pamela Smith. He was a beloved "Uncle Bobby" to many loving nieces and nephews; and affectionately known as "Lolo Bob" to Shiela Perez and her daughter, Sabina. He was also preceded in death by his long-time friend and companion, Beverly Moss. Bert had many loving friends through his career. He had fond memories from his role as Regional Director of the Peace Corp in the Philippines. Subsequently, he served for over forty years in the court system of Massachusetts, as a clinical psychologist/forensic psychologist. He spent a significant portion of that time at the Stoughton District Court. Bert graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, received master's degrees from the University of Notre Dame, Boston College and McGill University, and a Doctorate in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. When he was not working, Bert loved to go the racetrack. He also enjoyed going out to eat. He will forever be remembered at his favorite breakfast restaurant, "The Grille and Eye," in Weymouth, where he is known for his custom-made omelette breakfast, which came to be called "The Bert Special." Bert was adventurous and very spiritual. He made frequent pilgrimages to Lourdes and Medjugorje, the most recent trip taken at the age of 85. Visiting Hours for Robert will be held on Friday, October 3, from 9 am to 11 am, at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 am, at St. Mary of the Hills, 29 St. Mary's Rd., Milton. Interment in Milton Cemetery. For guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600