Richard Smith Sr. ... enjoyed coffee klatches; at 94

ROCHESTER - Richard M. Smith Sr., 94, was born in Somerville Mass., on May 1, 1926.

Richard passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes on January 22, 2021 at 11:50 pm, he was 94 years of age.

The son of Alson C. Smith of Rutland Vt and Iva R. Holmes of Westford Vermont.

Richard, in his retirement years, thoroughly enjoyed watching various construction projects being performed around the city of Rochester NH and hanging out with his friends at Dunkin Donuts.

Richard was a simple man in life, who enjoyed more than anything the company of his children, grandchildren and especilly his wife.

Richard will always be remembered for his warm smile and his kindness to all creatures big and small, his willingness to help his neighbors and his gentle kind soul.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Barbara Lorraine (Lord) Smith. Richard and Barbara were married on March 13 1954 in Woburn Mass.

Richard is also survived and lovingly remembered by his sons and their spouses /partners.

David A. Lord and Peggy Lord of Jones Ports Maine, Timothy M. Smith & Gloria Soucey of Rochester, Kenneth W. Smith and Kimberly Smith of Billerica Mass., Douglas Smith and Nancy Lesure-Smith of New Durham, Richard M. Smith Jr. and Judi Smith of Rochester, Brian J. Smith and Marilyn Smith of Nashua, Gary E. Smith and Betsy Falker of Madbury.

Richard additionally leaves behind 15 amazing Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Richard is predeceased by his sister and his two sons and two daughters, Betty Carr of Reading Mass., Stephen R. Smith of Woburn, Mass, Donald G. Smith of Woburn Mass, Sherri Lynn (Smith) Baudanza of Lebanon, Maine, Deborah Jeanne Smith of Rochester.

Richard also leaves behind in loving memory his Nephew Dennis Carr of Reading Mass., and his two Nieces Marilyn Gulla of Andover Mass. And Cynthia Carr of Andover.