Kenneth Richard Smith, age 66, of Ansonia, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home. He was born in Derby on July 8, 1956, the son of the late Earl W. and Katherine Morton Smith . Kenneth attended Derby High School. He was a self-employed Laborer. Kenneth served with pride and honor in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Nimitz CVN 68 Aircraft Carrier during peacetime. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed NHRA Drag Racing. He was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed deer hunting, camping and hiking. Kenneth will be sadly missed by all but will remain forever in our hearts.
Kenneth is survived by his sisters Barbara Gallaher of Oxford and Kathy Esposito and her husband Stanley of Cheshire and several nieces, nephews and caring friends.
Services and Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts in memory of Kenneth may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS., 66675. The Miller-Ward Funeral Home of Seymour, 260 Bank St., Seymour, CT 06483 is compassionately caring for the family. To light a virtual candle and leave online condolences please visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com
