Northborough – Edward "Buddy" P. Smith, 68, passed away August 2, 2016, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after being admitted with breathing problems. He leaves his devoted wife of nearly 49 years, Gail (Kidder) Smith; his loving children, Edward Smith Jr. and his wife Jean of VA; Bonnie Smith of Northborough; 5 beloved grandchildren and a great-grandson; his siblings, Patricia Celorier, David Smith, Diane Bent and Eileen Nelson; many nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his brothers, Walter Smith, Leroy Smith and Paul Smith. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Leroy H. and Bertha (Tucy) Smith and lived in Northborough since 1978. He was a self-employed Bathfitter franchisee who worked in Worcester Co. until his retirement. Mr. Smith was a one-time manager at North Star Youth Forum in Westborough and worked there from the early 1980s through 2000. He loved hockey, Patriots football, and NASCAR. Ed took many memorable trips with his grandchildren to Thompson Speedway for Thursday Night Thunder. Eddie will always be remembered for his big heart and wonderful sense of humor.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. Ed's funeral will take place in the funeral home on Monday, August 8th at 10 a.m. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Greyhound Friends, 167 Saddle Hill Rd. Hopkinton, MA 01748, www.greyhoundfds.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, by phone at 800-805-5856 or www.stjude.org.