In Barnstable, February 7, 2009 John B. died after a period of failing health, at the age of 83 in Cape Cod Hospital. John was the son of the late Robert & Catherine (Brown) Smith. He was educated in Taunton schools and graduated from Coyle High School class of 1943. John later attended and received his engineering degree from the R.I. School of Design. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. John enjoyed all sports, painting and gardening. After his retirement, John moved to West Yarmouth on Cape Cod. He is survived by his sister Jean Martin and her husband Joseph of Taunton and his late sister Roberta Smith. He is also survived by several neices and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Annunciation of the Lord Church on Sat., Feb. 14th at 9am. Visiting hours will be prior to the mass from 7:30-8:30am. Interment in the family lot in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton.