Wareham-Michael E. Smith, 72, of East Wareham, laid to rest on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by family at BIDMC in Plymouth, after battling an illness. Born in Washington, DC, to the late Edward A. and Marion L. (Corkum) Smith, he lived in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

For years, Michael worked as a Sanitation Attendant at the Marion Transfer Station.

Husband of 42 years, Paula (Martel) Smith; children Jarett Robinson of GA, Melinda Thorpe and Marcus of FL, Robert Smith and Taylor of Wareham, and Michael D. Smith of Wareham; his sister Kathleen Canedy and Phillip of Wareham; grandchildren, Owen, Ashley, Samantha, Wyatt, Elyjah, Ty, Peyton, Lianna, and Stella; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Brother of the late Paul and Edward Smith, and Marie Wright.

Visiting hours Saturday August 2, 2025 from 5-7pm in the Wareham Village Funeral Home 5 Center Street Wareham. Private burial. Please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com