James F. Smith 69 of Braintree passed away October 25, 2014 at the South Shore Hospital. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Casey) to whom he was married to for 40 years. Loving father of Kathleen Smith, William Smith and Patricia Brennan and her husband Thomas all of Braintree. Dear grandfather of Dominick, Zacory, Tucker and Ezri. Brother of Patricia Camik of OH, Donna Rupert of Quincy and the late Joseph, Wayne and William Smith. Born and raised in Boston Jim had been a resident of Braintree for the past 28 years. He had worked as a truck driver for 18 years for Lechmere in Dedham retiring in 1998. Jim was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the American Legion Post 86 and he loved to play chess and cook. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday October 30 at 9 AM in Saint Francis of Assisi Church Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit the McMaster Funeral Home 86 Franklin St. (Rt. 37) Braintree Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the American Legion Post 86 435 Washington St. Braintree MA 02184