Amherst, Walter B. Smith, 99, died Sunday, August 16, 2015 peacefully after a short illness.  Born September 22, 1915 in Amherst, MA he was raised by his mother and grandmother. Walter was married to Princess Necia of the Schaghticoke Indian tribe for several years and they resided in Springfield, MA and had a son David who both predeceased him.  Walter met, fell in love with and married the love of his life Virginia Belle (predeceased from MS) and they resided in Springfield.  Walter and Virginia loved to travel and upon Walter’s retirement as a foreman from Monsanto in 1982 they were able to travel consistently until she passed away in 1985 from MS.  Walter loved all New England sports and would refer to the Red Sox as “red flops” when they seemed to be on a losing streak.  He loved his Saturday afternoon college football games.  He enjoyed reading his daily paper and working on the crossword puzzle while he watched various birds stop at his bird feeder.  He also took pride in his property and enjoyed working outside in the yard.  Walter last resided at East Village Assisted Living community for over five years.  He was a spirited man who had a great sense of humor and touched the lives of many people.  He is survived by four grandchildren Christopher and Christine Smith of Westford, MA , Christina Smith of  N.H., Andrea Smith of Falmouth, MA and Heidi and Brian Fogg, of Ludlow, MA.  He also leaves five great grandchildren Olivia and Lauren Smith of Westford, MA and Jake Fogg from Milford, Christopher and Victoria Fogg of Ludlow, MA who he cherished and enjoyed every minute he could spend with them.

Calling hours will be Monday August 24, from 10 – 11 AM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst, with funeral services following at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Wildwood Cemetery, Amherst. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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