Richard R. “Dick” Smart, 78, of Rockland, formerly of Hanson and Halifax, died Thursday December 23rd in the South Shore Hospital, after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Shirley E. (Wade) Smart.
Dick was born and brought up in Brockton and Whitman, he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred (Peterson) Smart.
Dick was a Hanson resident for several years and a graduate of Whitman High School. He worked as a Plant Manager for Thayer Scale and retired after 41 years. After retirement he worked at the Rockland Golf Course.
Dick was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the Abington American Legion.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the Red Sox and Patriots.
In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by his daughter Cheryl ”Sheri” Smart of East Bridgewater , his son Steven Smart and his wife Patricia of Kingston, his brothers, David Smart of Florida, George Smart of Wareham; also his 4 grandchildren Eric Urrutia and his wife Lisa, Adam Urrutia, Shayla and Rachel Smart and his great grandchild Caiden Urrutia. He was also the brother of the late Charles Smart, Jr., and Kenneth Smart.
His funeral service will be held on Thursday December 30th at 10:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday December 29th from 4:00-8:00.Burial will be at a later date. Donations may be made in his name to the American Lung Assoc. 61 Broadway,393 Maple St, Springfield, MA 01105 or American Heart Assoc.20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.