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Richard E Smith
June 24, 2017

Obituary

Richard “Rick” Edward Smith II died unexpectedly in his home in East Bridgewater, MA on June 24 at the age of 56.

Rick is survived by his daughters Amber Bassett and Samantha Tavares, his mother Carol Smith, his sister Lynne Dukett, his brother Mark Smith, his grandchildren Noah and Natalie Tavares and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Richard Smith and his sister Pamela Sergi.

Rick was born on November 22, 1960 in Brockton, MA to Richard and Carol Smith. Rick soon settled in East Bridgewater where he was an owner and operator of Beaver Brook Transport. Later in life he became a respected operator with various construction companies. He was able to achieve his dream of being an actor, writer and poet.

He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered as a great dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, July 1, at 2:00 pm in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St., (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to his service from 12:00-2:00PM.

Donations may be made in his name to the National Rifle Assoc., 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fair Fax, VA 22030

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Blanchard Funeral Chapel
666 Plymouth Street
Whitman, MA 02382
781-447-0170