Robert Thomas Smith

Robert Thomas Smith, 77, of High Street, North Attleboro, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 28, 1935, he was a son of the late Henry and Irene F. (Burke) McCarthy. He resided in North Attleboro for the past 11 years having moved to the community from Quincy where he had resided his entire life. Mr. Smith was employed as a machinist for various companies including Electrofix in Plainville. In earlier years he enjoyed candlepin bowling and camping with his family at places including Canoe River in Mansfield and the former KOA in Wrentham. Always the jokester, Mr. Smith enjoyed reading joke books, sharing jokes with others and making up his own jokes. He leaves three daughters: Sandra H. Grace and her husband, John H. Grace, of North Attleboro; Beverly-Ann Gagliard-Lowe of North Attleboro and Vicki L. Smith of North Attleboro; eight grandchildren: Renee Steinberg and her husband, John Steinberg, of Rockland; Kelly A. Grace of North Attleboro; Robert P. Gagliard of Roslindale; Matthew J. Grace of North Attleboro; Andrea M. Smith of Riverside, Rhode Island; Sarah M. Englehart in Florida; Michael S. Englehart, Jr. in Florida and Robert T. Smith-Englehart of Florida; a brother: Paul Smith and his wife, Mary-Ann Smith, of Quincy; a sister: Irene Keenan and her husband, John Keenan, of Quincy, several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was the father of the late Robert T. Smith, Jr. who died in 1976. Mr. Smith was the brother of the late James Smith, George Smith, John "Jack" Smith, Rita Frowley, and Dennis McCarthy. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. For those in need of a local ride to visitation simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral immediately following visitation on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 8:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with Rev. Kelly K. Thibeault, officiating. Burial will be private. Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Smith's memory may be made to the Community VNA, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. To send the family a written expression of sympathy or for additional information please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200