Robert W. Smith
Robert W. Smith, 80, of Milton passed away April 13, 2018
Beloved husband of Carol (Devettere) Blake Smith and the late L. Joyce (Griffin) Smith. Devoted father of H. Scott Smith and his wife Renee M. of Quincy, Steven J. Smith and his wife Anne M. of Milton and Tami J. Helmick of CO. Proud Papa of Courtney, Robert, Rachel, Griffin and Lauren Smith and Hunter Helmick.
Also survived by his sister Dorothea L. Mahoney of Milton and the late Kenneth J. Smith of Milton. Stepchildren Daniel J. Blake and his wife Pamela of Beverly, Kathleen A. Fuschetti and her husband Steven of NJ, Christine M. Blake of Avon and Michelle A. Blake of Quincy. Step Papa to Alexander McDougal, Aidan and Maeve Blake, Steven, Christopher and Julie Fuschetti, Erica Newell and Patrick Murphy.
Bob was raised in Milton, and graduated from Milton High School (Class of ’55). He served three years in the US Army and received his degree in business from Boston University. Prior to retirement he was the Director of Human Resources at Northrop Grumman Corp. He also enjoyed teaching at Northeastern University. Bob’s life revolved around spending time with his family and friends at home and on Cape Cod.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Tuesday April 17 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours prior from 9:30-11:00 AM at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE. Interment Milton Cemetery.
If desired donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Seasons Hospice Foundation 6400 Shafer Ct. Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018