Deceased February 3, 2021

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In Memory

Thomas J. Smith, M.D., 75, of Shrewsbury, N.J., died Feb. 3, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Lotte (Moos) and Eric Smith, Ph.D.

Dr. Smith graduated from Fair Lawn (N.J.) High School. After he graduated from Amherst, where he received a bachelor of arts degree cum laude, he earned an M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine. He then served two years with the U.S. Navy. He completed his surgical residency at New England Medical Center and served a fellowship with the National Cancer Institute.

His career spanned more than 35 years caring for cancer patients, teaching residents and being involved in community cancer programming. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He began his career at the New England Medical Center in Boston. In 1994, he became chief of surgery at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, where he was saw patients who needed breast/melanoma medical care as well as directing the surgical residency program. In 2002, he was recruited to Everett, Wash., and joined The Everett Clinic.

A lifelong avid sailor, he also enjoyed singing and classical music.

He was predeceased by his former wife, Barbara, the mother of their two sons. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jean McMahon; son Damon and his wife, Denise; and son Colin and his wife, Megan. He was blessed with six grandchildren.

Physician, teacher, colleague, friend, husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed. There will be a celebration of his life later this year.

Marc Hersh ’67