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Mark Allyn Smith

1954 - 2022

Mark Allyn Smith obituary, 1954-2022, Fort Lauderdale, FL

BORN

1954

DIED

2022

Mark Smith Obituary

Mark (Smitty) Allyn Smith passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 having lived a simple and happy life. Born June 27, 1954 to Judy Smith Brennan and Allyn Smith in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was raised in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Mark enjoyed summering on the Connecticut shore, where he first fell in love with boats and the sea. His love of the nautical life eventually drew him to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he resided for over 25 years, enjoying year long summers while keeping his house in ship shape. A loyal and generous friend, Mark always took the time to keep in touch with dear friends along the way. In the words of Smitty, "Be good."

Mark was predeceased by his father and his step father, Edward J. Brennan, Jr. He is survived by his mother Judy Smith Brennan, and his sisters Kathleen (David) Waters and Jill (Jim) Dangleis as well as his nieces and nephews Annie, Mary, Tim, Lee (Ryan, Rhoan, Wynne), and Mark (Meg). At Mark's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on May 10, 2022.

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Jill Fitzmaurice

June 3, 2022

I met Mark through his best friend, Bruce Lariviere and my husband, Joseph. Mark was always a friend to me and made sure to include me in his conversations and fun times at Bruce's cabin in WV. Anytime he planned a visit, we always knew that it was going to be fun! Even though I did not have the pleasure of knowing Smitty for years, I am honored and grateful that I got to know him and spent many fine evenings talking to him. We'll all miss him.

joe

May 31, 2022

I met the man through bruce .His friend of fifty odd yrs,th eir exploits were epic according to them.Although I have my serious doubts.BON VOYAGE HOPE TO MEET UP WE'LLI GO SAILLIN AWAY INTO THE UNKNWN I MEAN UNKNOWN MON ;

Melissa Lariviere

May 27, 2022

What is dieing. I am standing on the seashore, a ship sails in the morning breeze and starts for the ocean. She is an object of beauty and I stand watching her till at last she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says she is gone...

May You Forever Rest In Peace

bruce lariviere

May 17, 2022

a best friend for over fifty years i am still trying to cope miss u bud

Brendan Greeley

May 14, 2022

Mark gave me my first Bob Marley album (Legend). I remember many rides in the Boston Wailer down at Black Point. I was young but I think I remember skiing with him. Aviator sunglasses no matter what. Skis couldn“t be any closer together. Good dude.

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