Robert J. "Smitty" Smith Jr., 72, of Uxbridge died Friday October 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 his wife Cheryl of Whitinsville, Jameson Smith and his wife Kellie of Mendon, and Jonathan Smith and his wife Robin of Framingham, His mother Diana (Yarrish) Smith of Hopkinton, seven grandchildren Madison, Aoife, Rori, Colton, Daphne, Aiden, and Payton, his sister Donna and her 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 graduate of Hopkinton High School Class of 1970. 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, October 13, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. at The Carr Funeral Home located at 24 Hill St. Whitinsville, MA 01588. At the families request, please omit flowers. A donation in Bob's Memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.