In Fall River, March 12, 2012, David F. Smith, age 73 passed away following a brief illness in Charlton Memorial Hospital. David was born in Boston, the son of the late Albert E. & Loretta (Murray) Smith. He has lived most of his life in Taunton. David had worked most recently as a bus driver for H&L Bloom Co. in Taunton. He enjoyed going to yard sales and shopping E-Bay with his grandson Eddie. David is survived by his daughters; Diane Smith of Hanson, Ma. and Pauline Lawrence of Attleboro. His longtime companion Louise Laffan of Taunton. His sister Virginia Grady & her husband Michael of Falmouth. David also leaves his five grandchildren. David also leaves several nieces and nephews and many close friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Taunton on Monday, March 19th at 9am. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton.