Hudson, MA
Norman Edward Smith, 77, of Hudson, died after a long period of failing health on May 14, 2016 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester.
Norman leaves his wife of 55 years, Natalie (Ekholm) Smith; his two sons, Dr. Stephen J. Smith and his wife Dianne of Holden, MA, Thomas E. Smith and his wife Elizabeth of West Newbury, MA; his four grandchildren, Cameron, Ethan, Jack and Molly; his sister, Diane (Smith) Bradley and her husband Robert of Shrewsbury, MA and Florida and his brother, David Smith and his wife Susan of Somerset, MA.
Norman was born on Aug. 22, 1938 in Fall River, MA, son of the late Harold N. and Gladys (Murray) Smith. He was raised in Fall River and Dighton, MA and was a 1956 graduate of Durfee H.S. in Fall River. He later received his Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater State Teachers College in 1960. He was an Elementary School Teacher in Sudbury for 40 years until retiring in 2000. Following his retirement, he worked part-time for 11 years at the Hudson Public Library in the Children’s Room. He has been a resident of Hudson for the past 53 years and was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marlboro.
Norman had many interests including running, fishing, reading, woodworking, gardening and always looked forward to listening to jazz and classical music in his spare time. He cherished spending time with his family, especially later with his grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Anyone who wishes to join the family in celebrating Norm’s life may attend calling hours on Saturday, May 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., (www.tighehamilton.com), 50 Central Street, Hudson. A memorial service and celebration of life will take place in St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 537 Bolton Street, Marlboro, MA 01752 on Saturday, June 11th at 10:30 a.m. Norm has requested all attendees to dress in bright attire.
In lieu of flowers, Norm asked that memorial donations be made to: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 537 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 or the Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington Street, Hudson, MA 01749.