Daniel Brian Smith, 60, of New Bedford, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was the husband of Mary Stanley-Smith for 31 years and a father to their four kids.
Born in East Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Norton) Smith. He grew up in Avon where he met his wife before they moved to Marion in 1992 to raise their family.
Dan loved his community, he coached his kid’s sports team including softball, baseball, and basketball. Dan formed the ORR Mattapoisett Rec High School Basketball league, was the Cubmaster in Marion, and went on many field trips over the years with his kids. He spent many days bringing his dog Rocky on long walks at Washburn Park or riding around town in his blue Mustang convertible. Dan also worked at Comcast for over 25 years before his retirement in 2021.
Survivors include his children, Ali Stephens and her husband Drew of West Dennis, Greg Smith of New Bedford, Nick Smith of Marion, and Julia Smith of New Bedford; his siblings, Steve Smith, David Smith, Brenda Whitenett, and Kevin Smith; his good friend Bill W.; and many nieces and nephews.
Dan’s Funeral will be held Friday, March 24th at 10 am at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am at St. Patrick’s Church Wareham, and burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. His visiting hours will be held Thursday from 4-7 pm in the funeral home.
