Thomas Smith

Smith, Thomas Q., 74, of North Providence, died November 22, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Alice (Roberts) Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Quentin and Viola (Lincovitch) Smith.

Thomas was a carpenter for the Local 94 before retiring. He was a beekeeper, belonging to the RI Beekeepers Association. He also enjoyed hunting, vacations and cruises, and summering in Vermont.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Stephen LaSalandra of Smithfield and Thomas Q. Smith, Jr. of North Providence, two grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew LaSalandra, and his sister, Mildred Connell and her husband Jack of Texas.

His funeral will be held Monday at 9 AM from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave,. North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Mary, Mother of Mankind Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours Sunday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cove Center, 610 Manton Ave., Providence, RI 02909.