Russell Smith ’43

Russ died peacefully Oct. 3, 2014, in Worcester, Mass.

He entered Princeton from Phillips Exeter Academy. At Princeton, he majored in mathematics and graduated with high honors. Russ was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and won the Andrew H. Brown Prize Scholarship. His extracurricular activities included 150-pound football and band.

After graduation he spent time in the Navy. Upon discharge, he returned to work for his former employer, State Mutual Life Assurance Co., in Worcester, Mass. This began a more than 50-year career as an actuary. He began with technical support for product lines and later worked on computer technology for the insurance business. Russ rose to the position of vice president and spent time developing companies acquired by State Mutual.

Russ was active in a wide range of educational institutions, including Quinsigamond Community College and Governors Academy. After retirement he worked with the Small Business Administration SCORE group in Worcester.

Russ is survived by his wife of 66 years, Frances; sons Perry and Roger; and a daughter, Nancy.