William A. Smith – 89, A lifelong resident of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was a former member of the North Reading Fire Department, a Lieutenant for the North Reading Police Department, Selectman for many terms, was on the board of Public Works in North Reading, a U.S. Army Veteran, he was the owner of Smith and Sons Construction and Smith and Sons Plumbing.
He was born in Winchester, MA on October 13, 1935, the son of the late Arthur L. and Helen (Mac Kay) Smith. He attended North Reading schools and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School.
Bill lived a full life and was a “Jack of all trades”. His passion for his hometown was a big part of his life. He loved North Reading, politics and especially the people in it. As a town Selectman, not everyone agreed with him, but he always had the best interest for all the people at heart. He was often referred to as a force.
Bill was generous to a fault, he always helped people in need, especially his family. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and always boasted about their many accomplishments. He was highly respected and a proud man. He did things his way and always with a smile and laughter.
Bill also was a licensed Scuba Diver and teacher, a licensed Real Estate Agent and Plumbing Inspecter for Middleton. He played town basketball as well as softball on the North Reading Police team and he also was an avid fisherman as well as a horse sulky race driver and thoroughbred trainer and driver of standard bread horses and thoroughbred horses, he was also the owner of the Dairy Queen at one time. Bill Served on the Board of Public Works, the Planning Commission and Personnel Board in North Reading.
Family members include his loving sons, Gregory Smith, William Bradford Smith and Daniel S. Smith and his wife Judy; his daughter, Deborah Smith and her husband David Moore; a sister, the late Jean Lastinger (Smith); grandchildren, Daniel L. and Julia N. Smith; his former wife Linda (Pierce) Smith; and many nieces and their families.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, January 26, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. His funeral will be on Monday, January 27 at 1:00 PM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.
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Sooo sorry guys. My condolences and god bless you. Rest in peace my friend
My condolences to the entire Smith Family. Billy was a great friend and helped me tremendously through the process of my dad’s passing. His passing is a great loss not only to the Smith family but the entire community of North Reading. RIP my friend.
My sincere condolences to Linda, Brad, Dan, Greg, Deb, and the entire Smith Family. We have lost a great man.
So sorry to be reading this news. My hugs and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Be strong, he’d want you to!
My condolences to the Smith family. I haven’t seen Bill in many years but I remember he always loved to laugh. He was always a kind and considerate man. RIP Bill
Our sincere condolences to the Smith family, our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Marc & Steffanie Steeves
Our sincere condolences to Linda, Greg, Danny, Brad and Debbie for the loss of a man that did a lot of good for a lot of people. He will be missed.
Kathy Canavan Sumner & Ryan Canavan
My condolences to Linda, Brad, Dan,
Greg and the entire family. Bill was a
Great guy and will be missed by all
Rest in Peace
God Bless You Bill
You did so much good
for the Town of North Reading
Rest in Peace
Love,
Jimmy and Donna Maloney
Our sincere condolences to the whole Smith family
Bill was a great guy. He always had a smile on his face no matter what challenges he was being dealt with. There was never a visit that he did not make us laugh. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the Smith family.
Condolences to Bills family and friends
RIP
May he rest in peace, leaving a legacy beyond words! Grateful for his many years of dedication to all the residents of North Reading. Love to all his family!
I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. We had so many fun times together over the years. Bill will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss, the times I had with Bill will always be in my memories. #1 in my book. I will always remember his smiles and a firm handshake.
My condolences to the Smith family. I enjoyed working with Bill for many years
Oh Smitty, I had no idea that you had passed. You were my first introduction to North Reading. if it weren’t for you my little one person real estate office at the time would’ve never taken off. I really appreciate everything that you’ve done for me in this town. I wish I had been able to be here for your sendoff. I am truly grateful to have known you. I’ll see you on the other side Priscilla
I’ve know Bill and interacted with him for 30 yrs. when I worked for the town. He always talked about how proud he was of his children and grandchildren and he was happy to go out of his way to help anyone who needed it whenever he could. It was a pleasure knowing him and his wonderful family he will missed.
My sympathies. My folks always called “Smitty” first when they needed something done and he never let them down. Mom enjoyed her conversations with him at the Town Hall when she worked there.