Ernest W. Smith Jr. Obituary
The memory of Ernest W. Smith Jr. (Mashpee, Massachusetts), who passed away on April 8, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest W. Smith Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest W. Smith, Sr. and Frances Smith (Crocker). He is survived by: his wife Janet Smith (Blanchette); his children, Diane Franklin (Everett), Ernest Smith III (Kori) and Jonathan Smith (Christine); his grandchildren, Everett Franklin, Evan Franklin, Molly Turner (Joe), Makenna Franklin (Matt), Brandon Smith (Crissy), Bryce Smith, Autumn Smith, Jonathan Smith (Tristan), Anthony Smith (Melanie), Jasmine Cartagena and Joey Cartagena; his great grandchildren, Wyatt, Thomas, Mia, Hunter, Trevor, Juliet and Zahir; his sisters, Helen Donovan and Marilyn Beaulieu; and his sister-in-law Jayne M. Brisson. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, it was Smitty's wish that donations be made in his memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or online at http://www.dana-farber.org. to honor them for the tremendous care and compassion they showed to his beloved Janet for so many years.
