Rodney Smith, 45, of New Hampshire died February 19, 2002, at Concord Hospice House, Concord, NH. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 24, 1955, the son of late Donald H. and Dorothea (Griffith) Smith and resided most of his life in Wareham, Ma., and moved to Manchester 15 years ago. Rodney was a self employed painter. He loved scuba diving. Family members include two sons, Christopher H. Smith and Joseph R. Smith, both of Wareham, Ma., his brother Gregory Smith Somerset, Ma., three grandchildren, several nieces. A Memorial service will be held in the Church of Good Sherpherd, High Street, Wareham, Ma. On Tuesday, February 26 at 1 PM. The Cremation Society of New Hamsphire is in charge of arrangements.