Avard, V., "Smitty" of Arlington on his 98th birthday June 25. Beloved husband of 61 years to late Mary V., (White) Smith. Father of Virginia Yeamans and her husband Bruce of Framingham, Patricia Imhof Cooney and her husband Richard of Newburyport and the late Joseph and his wife Marilyn Smith of Woburn. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Harold Smith. Funeral from The DeVito Funeral Home 1145 Mass Avenue ARLINGTON Saturday July 16 at 9:00 followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 in St. Agnes Church. Interment to follow Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting at The Funeral Home Friday 4:00 to 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Avard's memory to a charity of Choice. For directions or to send a condolence visit,devitofuneralhomes.com