Douglas Broydrick Smith

Douglas Broydrick Smith, a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was 52.

He was born in Dearborn, MI to Gail Broydrick Smith and John Douglas Smith and raised in Hingham. He graduated from Hingham High School, Class of 1992 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in psychology at New Hampshire College, where he would form friendships that lasted a lifetime. After school, he taught at Endicott College and then worked at State Street, however Douglas found his calling on the water. He started working for Boston Tug and Towing, a pivotal moment in his life as that job would send him down his career path.

Douglas earned his Merchant Marine credentials and never looked back. He was a Merchant Marine for over 20 years and his job took him all over the U.S., even to Alaska for an extended period. Douglas began to document his travels by taking pictures to share with friends and family. He had a love of the water and passion for fishing that was rooted in fishing trips with his father and later his uncle, Owen Trainor.

He was proud of his new path and loved the adventures and friendships that came with the job, but it was his unwavering commitment to his family that truly defined him. Douglas' heart was deeply rooted in his homes in Massachusetts and Tennessee, where he was a steadfast presence for his loved ones. His authenticity, kindness, and dedication will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Cherished son of Gail Broydrick Smith of Hingham and the late John Douglas Smith. Loving brother to John G. Smith of Mashpee, Nancy Smith Palmer and her husband Robert of Boston, and Barrie F. Smith of Hingham. Adoring uncle to Lilianna Palmer, Juliette Palmer and Ben Cavallo Smith. Nephew to Bonnie and Dan Singleton of Hingham, Nancy and Don McManus of Florida, the late Elaine Thro and her surviving husband Brooker of CA. Also survived by many cousins. Much of his heart was in Tennessee with his beloved aunts, Charlotte Childers, Helen Goss and cousins.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11 AM at St. Paul’s Church, 147 North Street, Hingham. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Douglas may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.