Richard S. Smith

RUTLAND

Richard S. Smith, age 80, passed away at home on July 20th, 2024.  He was born on October 14, 1943 to George G. Smith and Virginia P.
Smith.

Richard was a member of Rutland High School, Class of 1961. He attended Mt. Hermon School for Boys followed by Middlebury College, and then Suffolk University Law School. Richard entered the US Army in March 1970 with focus in Officer Basic Leader course, Military Intelligence and claims after returning from orders in Korea.  He was discharged in November 1971.

He married Ann Rounsefell on November 11, 1977 and welcomed daughter Erika.

Richard started his legal career at Ryan, Smith and Carbine in November 1972 until he started his own firm. Fritz Harlow joined him, then practicing with Carroll, George and Pratt. He finished his career with Keyser and Crowley.

Richard played in golf tournaments from age 15 to 28. He won the VT State Amateur in 1966, and won the L. D. Pierce tournament several times. He was a recipient of the Rutland Country Club trophy, and president of Rutland Country Club in 1976. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, Rutland County Bar Association and Vermont Bar Association.  He lived in Wallingford VT for 44 years.

After Ann's death Richard married Patricia Callahan Smith in July 2004 - recently marking their 20th anniversary.

Richard is survived by his wife, Patricia and daughter Erika, his spouse's daughters Karen Carrara, Debbie McPhee, Kelly Shannon, his brother Pierce Smith and nephews Michael, Scott and Jared Smith. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Henry “Hank” Smith and his first wife Ann Rounsefell Smith.

Graveside service will be private and a celebration of life will be set at the convenience of the family.

Contributions can be made to Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund, info@vgasf.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home.