SMITH, Richard Stanley of Bedford formerly of Wellesley, March 4, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Sallstrom) Smith. Brother of Beverly Howe of Bedford formerly of Lexington. Uncle of Beverly Berndt of Bowie, MD, Nancy Nishi of Japan and George Howe Jr. of Lexington. Also survived by 11 grandnieces and nephews.
Graduate of Clark University, Worcester, class of 1945. Masters in Business from Boston University. World War II Veteran, Pharmacist’s Mate 1st class, U.S. Navy. Retired Director of the Underwriters Dept. of Liberty Mutual Insurance. On the Board of Scandinavian Living Center, West Newton. Very active in the Christ Lutheran Church of Natick.
Visiting hours in the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16) WELLESLEY, Thursday, March 7 from 4:00-8:00 pm. Funeral Service at the Christ Lutheran Church, 113 Union St. Natick, Friday, March 8 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Rural Cemetery, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richard’s memory to Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Rd. Bedford, MA 01730.