Obituary: Andrew C. Smiley, 88

Andrew C. Smiley, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2016 at home surrounded by family.

He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Beverly A (Rowley) Smiley. He was the son of the late Clifford E., Sr. and Agnes R. (Daugherty) Smiley.

Born in Providence, RI on June 25, 1927, Andrew joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 15 and sailed the world for five years aboard Liberty ships, after which he enlisted in the Air Force and served mostly in the Philippines for the next five years.

Upon returning home, Andrew followed family tradition and went into the home building business. Later, along with his wife, Beverly, they began A. C. Smiley, Inc., a real estate business which they ran for the next 40 years. He was also a partner along with his sons Andrew Jr., and Alan in Smiley Development until retiring in 2006.

Along with his wife, Andrew was a strong advocate of alternative and holistic health solutions, and would encourage everyone to explore these options. He will be greatly missed for his wit and sense of humor. He is survived by his five children; Andrew C. Smiley, Jr. and his wife Jackie, Alan T. Smiley and his wife Phyllis, Ann M. Smiley-Phippen and her husband Paul L. Coleman, David A. Smiley and his wife Sara, and Lynn E. Harvey and her husband David, and nine grandchildren; Andrew, William, Julia, Alan, Catherine, Megan, Sarah, Evan and Sam.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Gorton Menard Funeral Home and Crematory, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. Calling hours will be held prior from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Military Honors will be held at 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30339 would be greatly appreciated.

His family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to all who crossed his and their paths over the last few months:

West Bay Community Action
Home Front Health Care
Corner Stone Adult Services
Alpine Nursing Home
Coventry Health Care
Dr. Samuel Kagan
Gentiva Hospice

Thank you for the care and compassion you shared with our father and with us,
you truly made a positive difference in all of our lives.

For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com