Richard H. Smith
06/07/1988 - 05/01/2016
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Obituary For Richard H. Smith
Richard H. Smith 27 of Rockland died on May 1, 2016 after a long battle with addiction. He was raised and educated in Weymouth and has made his home in Rockland for the past 8 years.
A former employee at T&K Asphalt services, Rich had recently been employed as a technician at Fire Guard Sprinkler, Co. He was an avid Patriots fan and loved spending time with his daughter.
He is survived by his daughter, Kailey A. Smith and her mother Michelle Garofalo of Rockland, his mother Laurie Smith of Stoughton, 3 brothers, Derek M. Penniman, Jonathan E. Penniman and Joseph D. Smith all of Rockland. His grandmother Joan M. Smith and her partner Bernard DeLory and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive him. Rich was preceded in death by his Grandfather Hugh Smith and Uncle William Smith.
The Smith and Penniman family would like to invite relatives and friends to join them as they celebrate his life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street, Rockland on Friday May 6, 2016 from 5:00-8:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Holy Family Church in Rockland. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. For directions or to share a memory on his "Tributes" page, visit www.magounbiggins.com.
Condolences
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08/02/2022
kailey smith
I miss you so much
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05/25/2021
Danielle Kelly
I'm sorry for your loss Laurie! My heart aches for you. I will keep you in my heart & prayers!! RIP Rich
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05/25/2021
Kristina Smith
My Handsome Nephew - You have left this world to soon. Lee and I are going to miss that beautiful smile but it will be embedded in my mind forever. I know we'll be together again someday, until then you will live in my heart. I'll Love You Always - Aunty Kricky!
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05/25/2021
Gail McGrath
I am so very sorry for your loss and you have my deepest condolences. I am the aunt of the Penniman's that you know (great-aunt to your children) and I wish I had known your family. The service on Saturday was so uplifting to see such an outpouring of love for Rich. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am in Rockland for the summer should any of your family wish to contact me. God bless you all.
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05/25/2021
Daniel Chaves
Sorry for your loss
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05/25/2021
Aunt Barbara
My heart is with the entire Smith family and with Rich's friends. Even though I live so far away whenever I saw Rich he would greet me with a big hug and beautiful smile. He was such a loving person. He will be missed terribly.
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05/25/2021
Eileen (Healy) McNally
Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time
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05/25/2021
kathi james
I am so sorry I cannot be there but please know that my thoughts,and prayers are hugging you all
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05/25/2021
Kimberly Ann Smith
Uncle Dan and I will miss you so much! We loved in this life and we love even more now. How it breaks our hearts to loose you. Life will never be the same with out you. We will always remember you. When God took you home he took our hearts with you. Love you always !!!!
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05/25/2021
Brian Kerrigan
Another beautiful boy lost to the evil of drug addiction. Rich joins my son, who also lost the battle, in eternal peace where the disease can't hurt them anymore. My sincere condolences to the Smith Family.
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05/25/2021
Eileen & Sam Cina
Dear Derek, Leah and family, Papa and I are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to everyone, especially your Mom. Sincerely, Sam and Eileen Cina
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05/25/2021
Debra King
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Laurie. You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Heartfelt condolences. May your son Richard rest in the sweetest of peace. Hugs.
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05/25/2021
Deborah Lehti
Heartfelt condolences.Take care .Hugs.
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05/25/2021
Arlene Maclarty
Laurie,& Boys I can't express the pain I'm feeling with your loss.Richard was and will remain a beautiful young man and a wonderful father & son. Laurie if you ever need a shoulder please contact me. Love always, Arlene❤❤
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05/25/2021
Stephan Houde
I'm sorry for your loss, I had occasionally run into Rich around town, always a friendly smile and hello, my thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family,
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05/25/2021
Lora Mirick
I don't know what to say other than I miss the friendship that all of us had as kids. I will always be here for you. There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a child grown or not. I feel for you and everyone affected by the loss of richard. Lora (Nichols) Mirick
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05/25/2021
Nancy Cone
My love and thoughts are with Rich's family. A wonderful loving young man that both of my sons and myself love. Love Nancy Cone and Josh Aikens.
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05/25/2021
Jeff & Mary Najarian
Joe, Mary and I are sorry for your loss. We hope you and your family are doing well, our thoughts are with you.
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05/25/2021
Vicky,John and william Barnes
My heart is heavy for the smith family and friends. My love thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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05/25/2021
Paul Gonyon
Sorry ya had to go so soon. my condolences to your family and friends R.I.P.
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05/25/2021
Debbie Giagrando - Beauvais
Laurie & Family
I cannot begin to tell you how very sorry I am about the passing of Richard. My heart breaks for all of you. I hope there is peace in knowing although he is no longer physically here he is forever in your hearts, I am sure he will be greatly missed. -
05/25/2021
Marie Wyatt
Laurie and family. My sincere sympathy on the passing of Richard. He is at peace now and not struggling. God bless you all. A mom is not supposed to bury her child. If you need anything please call me.
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05/25/2021
Emily Elmore
We met a few times Rich. Always a smile and hug. You have been a super Dad to Kailey and this she will always remember. I wish peace and comfort to all your family and friends and also co-workers. May they know you are home and difficulties have ended for you. You are missed !
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05/25/2021
denise bowes
so sorry love the paton and bowes family
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05/25/2021
Jamie(MacDonald) Graham
So very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for all, God Bless
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05/25/2021
Alicia Young
Rich you were and amazing friend and a wonderful father. I'm so sad to know you are no longer here on earth with us. My heart breaks for ur daughter and your family. In know you are up there with Chris and the rest of the friends we have lost along the way. Please keep a eye out on me.and my family . and let my twins come out wonderful a and healthy. I will NEVER FORGET YOU OR THE FRIENDSHIP WE HAD. My heart aches every second. I wish this was all just a bad bad dream. Fly high my friend until we meet again. Rest with the best in the sweetest peace. Give my daddy a big hug for me. Love you pal. Xoxo
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05/25/2021
Sheri Fitzgerald
May God watch over your little one until you meet again. Prayers to you and your family
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05/25/2021
Tonia Rupprecht
My sweet friend Laurie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family
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05/25/2021
Kathy Mintz
Words cannot express how sad I am to learn about such tremendous loss, and how sorry I am to you all for the loss of your son, father, brother, uncle, nephew and grandson. May you find comfort in happier times and in the love of one another.
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