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Toby Smith Obituary
Hubbardston - Toby R. Smith, 42, beloved husband of Kate (Lawton) Smith, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus on March 25, 2020, after a year- long battle with Leukemia. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert Smith and Linda (Mongeon) Stokes.
Toby leaves behind his wife of 19 years, Kate; his brother, Robert Smith and his wife, Michele; his sister, Lenay Stokes; stepfather, Thomas Stokes; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves a large extended family and countless life-long friends.
After graduating from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Toby began a successful career as a chef at several well known local restaurants. For eight years Toby has been the Executive Sous Chef at The Haven Country Club in Boylston, where he was part of an award-winning culinary team.
Toby was an avid outdoorsman and spent a lot of time in Maine at the family camps. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling. He loved the Bruins, hosting poker, Metallica, going to the beach and celebrating Halloween.
Toby had a contagious smile that carried through everything he did. He was known to be cheerful, dependable and a friend to all he met. He will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Toby's name may be made to 15-40 Connection, 53 Otis Street, PO Box 1153, Westborough, MA 01581 or 15-40.org which is an organization advocating for early cancer screening and detection to help save lives. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
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RJ Smith
January 6, 2026
what a good man. Toby was a amazing person to everyone
his death hit me the hardest
love you uncle toby!
April 21, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. love you uncle toby
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Kathy and Paul Airoldi
April 16, 2020
Today Paul met Tom while on a walk on a trail in Pinecrest, the neighborhood Toby grew up in. He sadly reported that Toby had passed away. We are very sorry for the families loss. I remember him as a teenager seeing him often down at the Pinecrest beach, with other neighbor kids. He was a great kid. He will be missed. So very sorry.
Sincerely Kathy and Paul
April 13, 2020
Im so sorry for your lost.
Kevin Magill
April 7, 2020
Lenay.. We are so sorry for the loss of your brother. We will miss seeing him at The Haven. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. All the best, Karen and Kevin Magill
Jack Mosley
March 31, 2020
My sincere condolences to his Entire family. Great guy.
Nancy Conlon
March 30, 2020
So sorry Kate.... sending hugs, thoughts and prayers from both Joe and I
Krystianna Pellecchia
March 30, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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