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Harold S. Smith

12/26/1925 - 07/13/2011

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Obituary For Harold S. Smith

Harold S. Smith, 85 a lifelong resident of Hanover died on July 13, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Hanover, son of the late Edgar and Susie (Whiting) Smith and was raised and educated there

Harold was an Army veteran of World War II serving with the 87th Infantry Division. He was wounded at the Ardennes Forest 5 days before the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart for his gallantry.

Active in his hometown, Mr. Smith was a Past Commander of the Josselyn Cummings Post #149 in Hanover, Past President of the Hanover Youth Athletic Association and a Past President of the Legion Housing complex. Harold also served on the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department. Prior to retirement he had been a long time Sales Representative at Alger Leather Co. in Abington.

Husband of the late Thelma G. (Wood) Smith, he is survived by his children, Diane M. O’Brien of NH, Daniel H. Smith of Pembroke and Deborah J. McAulay of Plymouth. He was also the father of the late David A. and Donald C. Smith. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

The Smith family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Monday, July 18, 2011 in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND from 5:00-8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday July 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM. Graveside services with military honors will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery.

Services

18 Jul

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
19 Jul

Funeral Service

11:30 AM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
19 Jul

Burial with Military Honors

12:45 PM

Hanover Center Cemetery Hanover, MA Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 05/25/2021

    Roger Leslie

    I was sorry to learn of your Dad's passing and sorrier that I did not make the visiting hours. He was a great guy and taught me alot when I was young and trying to be a good call firefighter. I (and alot of others) will remember him! Fondly, Roger A. Leslie

  • 05/25/2021

    WAYNE and SARAH KRAUSE

    Dear Debbie, Mark, and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May only good memories be remembered. God bless you. Wayne and Sarah Matthew 11:27-31 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.�

  • 05/25/2021

    Tim Cole

    Another of member America's " Greatest Generation" gone. Thank you for your service to Country and home town.

  • 05/25/2021

    Liz Foley

    With deepest Sympathy, Liz Foley

  • 05/25/2021

    Leo and Nancy Martin

    Deb, Mark & family We are so sorry for you loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Leo & Nancy Martin

  • 05/25/2021

    Diane

    I wish we had more time to talk before we said goodbye, but it was just not meant to be so I will remember you as the silent one who I knew was always there. Rest in peace dad with all my love.....

  • 05/25/2021

    Laddie Smith

    I'll miss your happy smile, a pat of my head and all the scraps you slipped me under the table. Love You and Miss you a lot!

  • 05/25/2021

    Ashley Smith

    Grampy, I miss you so much already...you are our hero and always will be. Thanks for all you did for your family and the great memories you gave us (we will cherish them forever). I know Gram was waiting for you and you missed her more than anything. I love you always and forever and will miss you everyday! You will be in my heart always and on Memorial Day (I'll picture you there in the parade with Gram watching from the sidewalk), mowing the lawn on Broadway and taking care of the garden (red, white and blue) of course! We are proud and honored to have had you in our lives, but will forever miss you! We love you! -Ashley

  • 05/25/2021

    Colleen Riley

    Deb & Mark and family You're in my thoughts and prayers! Blessings, Colleen

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