WEST BOYLSTON- Mr. Kenneth M. Smith, 56, passed away after a long battle with an illness on Monday September 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born on December 5, 1968, in Worcester, Massachusetts, a son of the late Patrick D. Smith Sr and Beverly (Smith) Shays.
A lifelong resident of Worcester, Ken was educated through the Worcester schools graduating from North High School. He went on to work for his father’s painting business, S & S Painting, for many years and then branched out to own and operate his own roofing company, Smith Roofing.
He was an avid Boston Sports fan, always in tune with the ups and downs of each sports team. He coached softball for many years and enjoyed playing golf in his free time. Ken will be missed by many.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Terrylee (Mallett) Smith, a son, Devon Smith, a daughter, Jozalina Smith; two brothers, Patrick Smith and his wife Anna, Robert Smith; three sisters, Mary Smith, Rebecca Shays, Eleanor Shays; a step sister, Terrie Grady; five grandchildren, Jaiden, Ava, Isabella, Brady, and Mecca; also many cousins and friends.
Ken was pre-deceased by his brothers, Frederick Shays and Michael Smith.
Relatives and friends are invited to Ken’s visitation on Sunday, October 5th at FAZIO FUNERAL HOME, 9 Branch Street Worcester, from 5pm to 8pm. His funeral will be on Monday, October 6th at 9 a.m.followed by a prayer service at 10a.m. Interment will follow in St John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Louis M. Fazio III, funeral director. Please visit www.faziofuneralhome.com to express your condolences and directions.