Andrew F. Smith

 SUTTON – Andrew Frederic Smith, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8 in Life Care Center of Auburn.

Andy leaves behind his daughters Ellen Frase (Paul) of Whitinsville and Elizabeth Boucher (Ken Delano) of Havre de Grace, MD, grandsons Joshua Frase of Whitinsville and Patrick Frase of Quincy, sister Hope Stockhaus (Rick) of Webster and brother Stephen (Kristine) of Albany, NY. He also leaves behind 14 nieces and nephews, many great and great-grand nieces and nephews, cousins, dear friends and his Church family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend Joan Smith, brothers Harold and Raymond, and his parents Bucky and Faith.

A graduate of Sutton High School and Worcester State College, Andy proudly served his country in the US Air Force 1966-1969, leaving with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served the town of Sutton on the School Committee for 12 years with 6 of those years as Chairman. Andy was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church, UCC, in Sutton. He served his Church in many roles, most notably as a Deacon and of course, the choir. He worked as an office manager.

Andy and his wife Joan were square dancers with the group Sutton Country Squares. An avid US history buff, he loved to wander the historic towns along the New England coastline and was a frequent visitor to Williamsburg, VA. He kept the Sutton Public Library busy as a voracious reader of thrillers and mysteries.

Family and friends will honor and remember Andy’s life by gathering for a time of visitation on Thursday, Feb. 12th from 5 to 7 p.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 N. Main Street, Millbury. 

His funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 13th at 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church of Sutton, 307 Boston Road, Sutton with burial to follow in Old Howard Cemetery, Sutton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ellery B. and Faith F. Smith Memorial Music Fund at First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton, Ma. 01590.

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