Michael Savary Smith

Michael Savary Smith died Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH. He was born on May 17th, 1944 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of Kenneth Smith and Mildred Ida (Tobey) Sanborn. He was the husband of Janice (Magnuson) Smith. They were married on July 4, 1978. Michael is also survived by his son, Aaron Smith, and his granddaughters, Norah and Lillian Smith. His daughter, Jennie (Smith) Leavitt and his grandson, Elijah Leavitt. His son Gary Smith, his wife Tanya and their children. His son David Smith, his wife Roberta and their children. His late brother Brian Smith. His brother Karl Smith, his wife Paula and their children, Nicole and Maya. 

Michael graduated from Pentucket Regional High School in 1962. He served in the Navy and was Honorably Discharged. He studied Business Law at Suffolk University, then Manufacturing and Management at Lowell University and Merrimack College. He finished at WANG Labs College in Tyngsborough, MA, where he became their Materials Manager for 22 years. Other positions throughout the years centered mainly around production, machinery, and manufacturing.  

Michael had an affinity for machines and technology, and appreciated the process of working with his hands. In his youth, he was also an accomplished ballroom dancer and certified scuba instructor. He attended Woodstock, many bike weeks, car shows and races. He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley, Ham radio, CB radio, classic rock, smooth jazz, the blues, animals and nature, his friends, and his family. 

Family and friends are invited to gather Saturday, December 28th 10am - 11am at Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 172 King Street in Boscawen, NH. Memorial Service will begin at 11am. Those who wish to make a memorial contribution may do so to St. Jude, or any animal rescue league of their choosing. Thank you. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please visit www.csnh.com.