Ralph “Red” Smith, 92, of Keene, NH, passed away on December 27, 2022. Red was born on July 19, 1930, to Perley and Amelia (Rikour) Smith. He worked for many years for Hubbard Farms and the Hubbard Family and helped establish the Walpole Foundation. Red proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Red enjoyed the outdoors, nature and trimming bushes and mowing lawns.  

Red is survived by his wife, Irene Smith and his children, Peter (Jane) Smith, Stephen (Patricia) Smith and Kathleen (Jim) Masiello. 

Red is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric, Stephanie, Jamie, Amanda, Brian and Danielle. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Carter, Morgan, Caleb, Dylan, Tryston, Peyton, Troy, Scarlett, Cole, Beau, Noah, Isabella and Sophia.  

Red was predeceased by his parents and his siblings, Perley, Albert, Elizabeth and Thelma.

There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the St. John Episcopal Church, Walpole, NH.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.