Kenneth R. "Bob" Smead, 82, of Wareham, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham , surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Patricia (Mullen) Smead, of Wareham.

Mr. Smead was born on May 21, 1933, the son of the late Ralph B. and Mildred (Baker) Smead, and raised in Milton. Bob served two years in the U.S. Army, one of which was in Korea during the Korean War. He was then employed by J.H. Taylor and promoted to supervisor, and later by Trego, Inc., also as a supervisor.

Bob was an avid woodworker and was often found in his shed making treasures for loved ones. He also enjoyed sports, politics, and loved to gather with family and friends. He had many quips and sayings, one of which was, "Life is for the living, so live life and be happy."

Bob was the loving father of: Michael Smead and his wife Diane, of Marion; Daniel Smead and his wife Joanne, of Dartmouth; Thomas Smead and his wife Elizabeth, of Wareham; Neil Smead and his wife Sherrie, also of Wareham; and the late Patricia Monty, of Sandwich. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews, relatives and dear friends. He was the brother-in-law of Mary Louise Hayes, of Charlestown, and brother of the late Shirley Volpe, Helen Martin, and Ralph Smead. He was pre-deceased by grandson Robert Allen Smead, of Fall River.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A private service and celebration of his life was held at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.