Kenneth M. Smith, 81
Dateline: Vero Beach, Florida
Kenneth M. Smith, 81 of Vero Beach, Florida formerly of Sharon passed away on Sunday November 15, 2009 at the VNA Hospice Center in Vero Beach. He was the beloved husband of Agnes E. (Tarantino) Smith,
Born in Gloucester, MA on August 25, 1928 he was a son of the late Kenneth M. and Kathleen M. (Kelly) Smith.
Ken grew up in Gloucester, was educated in Gloucester schools and had also lived while younger in South Boston. A retired Company Supervisor Mr. Smith had been employed for the Morse Shoe Co. in Canton for 30 years prior to retirement.
He had made his home in Vero Beach for over 5 years and was a former longtime resident of Sharon. While living in Sharon he was a member of the Sharon Men’s Club and since residing in Florida was a parishioner of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach where he also faithfully assisted as an usher.
In addition to his beloved wife Agnes he was the devoted brother of Gregg Smith of Stoughton, Bradley Smith of Essex, Kathlyn Mullen of Randolph and the late Donald Smith and Arthur Smith. He was the dear brother in law of Vicky Smith of Essex, Patricia Smith of Georgia, Lillian Smith of Holbrook and the late Ellen Smith. Mr. Smith is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Monday November 23rd at 10:30 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.
Visitation will be held prior to the funeral mass on Monday morning beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home 55 North Main St. Mansfield.
For additional information please visit www.shermanjackson.com