New Bedford - Ralph W. Smith, 78, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford died at St. Luke’s Hospital on December 7, 2003 after a long illness.
He was born in New Bedford son of the late Burton F. and Sarah B. (Goodwin) Smith and resided in the greater New Bedford area all of his life. He was employed as a mover by various local moving companies until his retirement.
Mr. Smith was a member of the New Bedford Driving Club for many years. He loved playing cards and pool.
Survivors include many nieces & nephews.
He was brother of the late Burton F. Smith, Jr., Ernest B. Smith, Clayton Smith, Flora B. Phaneuf and Lillian Breau.Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. at the Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 4351 Garden City Drive, Landover, MD 20785.