Bruce Edward Smith, 64, husband of Arlene (Ayotte) Smith, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the West Haven Veterans Hospital.  Born in Haverhill, MA, a son of the late Edward and Lucille Smith, Bruce retired from Washington Concrete, Plainville as a sales rep.  He was a veteran of the U.S.

Army, serving during the Vietnam era where he received 4 medals.  Bruce enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, camping, car racing, football and was always ready with a joke.

Besides his wife, Bruce leaves 6 children, Brian (Heather) Smith, Glenn Quirion, Jeffrey (Pam) Smith,

Shelby Dorsey, Tony Quirion, Michelle Edwards and a very dear son-in-law, Rick Edwards,  11 grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Courtney, Chelsey, Austin, Brian, Zackery, Tiffany, Michael, Taylor and Tyler, a brother, Wayne Smith, a sister, Cheryl Welch, many nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law,

Debra Ayotte, who was considered his sidekick.  Bruce was predeceased by a dear daughter-in-law, Melody Quirion.   He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A chapel service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Veterans’ Cemetery in Middletown.  Burial with military honors will follow.

The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home 96 Main St., Kensington is handling the arrangements.

To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com

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