Robert was devoted to his family, with many summers taken up with camping trips, reunions with his siblings and their families, and later on cruises and other travel with lifelong friends. Robert Smith leaves a legacy of service to the greater Newport Community. He served on numerous charitable boards, including the Armed Service YMCA, Baptist Home of Newport, and the Friends of Newport Public Library. He was a founding parent of the New School, now the Pennfield School, and also served as Board Chairperson. Robert used his financial and managerial gifts to assist in numerous initiatives that have shaped our community, including the merger committee for the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County, founding treasurer for the Newport Council of International Visitors, and the merger of Shiloh and Mt Olivet Baptist Church into Community Baptist Church. As a member of Trinity Church for over 35 years, he served on the internal audit committee, the counters committee, and as a frequent usher and greeter for early services. Robert was as dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Newport, joining in 1964 and serving until his passing. Robert served on multiple occasions as president and treasurer. Recognition for his service includes the Legion of Honor, and in 2022, the Kiwanis Club "Red Jacket" for the many contributions he made over his 57 year tenure with Kiwanis. Many of his lifelong friends come from his time with Kiwanis, and he served as a strong example and mentor for younger members. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 11:00am in Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Portsmouth after a church reception. The church service can be watched online at https://www.facebook.com/trinitynewport In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Trinity Church Capital Campaign https://www.trinitynewport.org/capitalcampaign/ or the Pennfield School https://www.pennfield.org/.