Kevin W. Smith, 72, of Nashua, passed away very peacefully at his home, on Friday evening January 24, 2025, with his loving wife, dog Kimmy and family by his side.
A resident of Nashua for the greater part of his life, Kevin was born in Orange, California on July 2, 1952, a son of the late Walter J. and Mary C. (Johnson) Smith. Educated in local schools, he attended Bishop Guertin High School and graduated from Nashua High School.
Kevin had been employed in the carpet and flooring business for many years and had been associated with Shattuck Rug & Flooring.
Kevin was a beloved and devoted husband to his wife Deborah and he never passed up a chance to tell someone how lucky he was. Kevin was also an incredibly proud father and grandfather and his most happy times were spent with his family.
So many have looked up to Kevin as a father figure, especially his brother-in-law Fred Lilley who he treated as a son and Nina Raymond who he considered a daughter. Kevin was an honest hard-working man that many respected and he always shared his words of wisdom and life experiences with anyone willing to listen. Kevin was the most dependable person to his family’s life. He was always there for them anytime anywhere. Kevin will always be known for his love of fishing, smoking burgers on the grill from dawn to dusk, and he will always be remembered for his incredible love for great music as he loved dancing with his wife and family. Kevin was so very deeply loved and admired by his family and his memory will live on forever through them.
In addition to his parents, Kevin was predeceased by two sisters, Amy F. Smith and Mary Eileen Tinker; and two brothers, Steven J. Smith and Brian E. Smith.
Members of his family include his beloved wife, Deborah J. (Lilley) Smith, whom he married in 1978 and shared over 46 years together; his three children, Christopher Smith, Holly Duchesne and her husband Jeffrey, and Corey Smith and his partner Nina Raymond; five grandchildren, Jacob, Brady and Isabella Duchesne, Amelia and Oliver Smith; two brothers, Matthew P. Smith and Daniel J. Smith; two sisters, Cathlin L. Smith and Melissa E. Hall and her husband Nathaniel; also many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, February 13th beginning at 12 noon followed by a service at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
