Richard Smith

WALDEN- Richard L. Smith, 81, passed away February 27, 2021 at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury after a long fight with Diabetes. Richard was born in Jeffersonville, VT on July 9, 1939 to Carroll R. and Mary C. Smith. In 1944 they moved to Greensboro Bend where they farmed. Richard spent most of his life either farming or driving truck.

Richard is survived by two children; Michael L. Smith and his life partner Sandra Neuman of Lyndonville, and Connie Hope and her husband Elihu Goodell of Hyde Park. He also leaves behind his sister, Bonnie and her husband Gary Langdell of Wolcott as well as five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Richard was predeceased by his daughter, Gail and grandson, Jason Goodell. Grand children and great grandchildren were always the light of his life. Richard is survived by two very close friends, Frank and Elsie Patoine of Walden with whom many hours were spent playing Cribbage, Thirty-One and just visiting. Memories and condolences may be conveyed to the family at dgfunerals.com.                                                                                                        

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