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Retired Commercial Lobsterman Arthur Francis Smith of Charlestown, R.I. has passed away
Arthur Francis Smith (81) passed away on March 22, 2025, in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Arthur was born on April 8, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island. Arthur attended LaSalle Academy and Hope High School before embarking on a career as a machinist at Brown & Sharpe. In 1979, he transitioned to commercial lobster fishing, a profession that became his life’s work until his retirement ten years ago. His time on the water reflected both his skill and deep connection to the sea. Arthur is survived by his devoted wife, Solveig B. Smith, who lovingly cared for him at home during the last 16 months of his life. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 08:14
Retired Charlestown fisherman can’t afford to live in his fishing village sets record straight with new book
Retired Charlestown fisherman Lyndon Allen believes there has been so much rubbish written about his beloved village,,, A commercial fisherman for 36 years, the 56-year-old has been researching the history of Charlestown for the best part of four decades. Charlestown-Time and Tide (A History of Charlestown) is, as the title suggests, a history of the town from its humble beginnings as a fishing village known as Polmear to the holiday destination it has become today. Mr Allen said he has seen the town evolve since it was sold off to whoever could afford it in 1986 when it in 1986 when, as a privately owned single estate, it was broken up into lots. >click to read< 11:12
