Edward M. Smith

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Edward M. Smith, 66, died April 12, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. (Kaye) Smith.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Richard W. and Helen P. (McLellan) Smith, Sr., he resided in Warwick before moving to North Port, Florida 20 years ago. Edward was a truck driver for 20 years and a member of the Teamster Local #251. He retired from the former James C. Goff Co. in 1992. He had served with the RI Army National Guard for 7 years during the Vietnam War. He was also active with the Boys Scouts of America and served as a scout leader.

He also leaves his beloved children, Deana J. Smith, Thomas E. Smith and his wife, Michelle, and Jeffrey A. Smith, all of North Port, FL; and grandchildren, Zachary Smith, Brittany Smith, Rebekah Morris, Jonathan Smith and Dominick Smith; brother of Shelia L. Trivisonno of South Kingstown, Richard W. Smith, Jr. of Warwick, Gail A. Amaral and Roland W. Smith, both of West Greenwich.

A visitation will be held Sunday, April 19 3-6 p.m. with a service at 6 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Tidewell Hospice, Englewood House, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238, will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit QuinnFuneralHome.com