Smith, Loftus J. “Smitty” –67, A 34-year resident of Medford, formerly of Boston and Kingsport, Tennesee where he was born and raised, died at home after a long illness on May 21, 2011.
Loftus was the beloved husband of Martha L. (Beaudet) Smith and the loving father of Teresa M. Barrett of Medford and the adoring grandfather of Jevon Roland Barrett. He was the brother of Patricia Lynch of Bellingham and Paula Smith of West Roxbury and the nephew of Pauline Armstrong of West Roxbury. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Loftus is a 1963 graduate of Douglass High School, Kingsport, Tennessee.
Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Inc, in Somerville.
Smitty was an avid fisherman who enjoyed both fresh and saltwater fishing with his extensive collection of fishing rods. He was also an employee of Massachusetts General Hospital and Sears Roebuck in Boston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in “Smitty’s name to Hallmark Hospice, Inc., 178 Savin St. Malden, MA 02148.
