Robert Smith

Robert J. “Smitty” Smith Jr., 72, of Uxbridge died Oct. 4, 2024, at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a period of declining health.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pauline F. (Dumais) Smith; three sons, Joseph Smith and wife Cheryl of Whitinsville, Jameson Smith and wife Kellie of Mendon, and Jonathan Smith and wife Robin of Framingham; his mother, Diana (Yarrish) Smith of Hopkinton; seven grandchildren, Madison, Aiofe, Rori, Colton, Daphne, Aiden and Payton; his sister, Donna and husband Thomas Souter of Ashby; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his father, Robert J. Smith Sr.

Bob was born in Framingham on June 21, 1952, and grew up in Hopkinton. He was a 1970 graduate of Hopkinton High School. Bob and Pauline raised their children in Ashland and lived in Milford for several years before moving to Uxbridge seven years ago. He owned and operated R.J. Smith Construction for 30 years before his career turn as a meat cutter for several local grocery stores, including Market Basket in Bellingham. Bob loved cooking, refinishing steam trunks, woodworking and fishing.

Mr. Smith’s memorial calling hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 2-4 p.m. at the Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville. At the family’s request, please omit flowers. A donation in Bob’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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