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Matthew Smith Obituary

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Matthew Smith

Fairfax, VT

October 15, 1965 - April 17, 2013

Matthew Smith Obituary

Matthew A. Smith Essex Jct. Matthew Alan Smith, 47, passed away at his home on Wednesday April 17, 2013. He was born in Malone, NY on October 15, 1965 son of Alan Smith and Sandra (Sweet) Hauf. Matthew graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Rhode Island and practiced as a pharmacist. He married the former Patti Hobbs on June 6th, 2002. Matthew was a caring and devoted father. He enjoyed teaching and supporting his boys in bike riding, athletics of all kinds, cub scouts, homework and developing an appreciation for the natural world. Matthew was a world-class joker with a specialty in quick comebacks and wise cracks, a trait he passed on to both of his sons. Matthew was known for his many culinary creations and home-grown vegetables, which he generously shared with friends and family. Matthew was a true athlete throughout his life. For many years he was a skier, runner, and competitive tri-athlete. Following his spinal cord injury, he was active in adaptive athletics, including sled hockey and marathon hand-cycling. He is survived by his wife of 11 years Patti (Hobbs) Smith and their two sons, Jonathan and Benjamin of Essex Jct.; his father and step-mother Alan and Claudia Smith of NY; his mother Sandra Hauf of FL; four brothers: Mark Smith and wife Wendy; Morgan Smith; Michael Hauf and wife Raquel; Stephen Hauf and wife Rene; two sisters: Stazia Philips; Tara Lantry and husband Jamie all of New York; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his step-father Roland Hauf. Private family services have been held in Matthew’s honor. Memorial contributions in Matthew’s memory may be made to the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association (NDAA) by visiting www.disabledathletics.org or by check to NDAA, 82 Killarney Dr., Burlington, VT 05408. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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