Mr. Raymond Smith Sr.

August 28, 1928 - August 26, 2015

Raymond Smith Sr. age 87 years of Paulsboro peacefully sailed into the sunset on his last journey home to be with the love of his life, Dot, surrounded by his children on Wednesday August 26, 2015. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. John’s Church, Paulsboro. Mr. Smith retired from the Merchant Marines after sailing all over the world on tankers and freighters. He enjoyed watching old “B” movie westerns, but mostly watching the river or fishing from his home. He is survived by his children, Raymond Smith Jr. of Paulsboro, Ellen and Jim Doerrmann of Paulsboro, Tom and Leann Smith of Paulsboro, Kevin and Edyie of Woodbury Heights, Laurel and Rick Seehousz of Gibbstown, Brian Smith of Paulsboro; 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; his brother, John and Louise Smith of Tampa, Florida and his sister, Eleanor Smith of Maryland. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dot Smith. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday August 29, 2015 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday morning after 9 AM until service time. Inurnment Private. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.