Allan Robert Smith

Allan Robert Smith, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 30, 1937, in Torrington, he was the son of the late Clifford and Grace (Bordeaux) Smith.

Allan proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Communications Officer with the 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment and as the Commanding Officer of the 74th Armored Signal Company. He was honorably discharged in 1968. A longtime employee of The Torrington Company, Allan retired as a Purchasing Manager after 38 years of dedicated service.

Committed to his community, Allan served as a Scoutmaster for Torrington Troop 4 Boy Scouts and was the District Chairman of the Tunxis Council Boy Scouts. He also contributed his time as a board member for Child and Family Services and was an active volunteer with the United Way of Northwest Connecticut. Furthermore, he was a life member of the Torrington Lodge of Masons and the Torrington Lodge of Elks, a member of the American Legion, the 6th U.S. Cavalry Veterans Association, the National Association of Purchasing Managers, and the Civitan International Club.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by four children—Valarie Corcoran, Geoffrey Smith, Jennifer Leonard, and Audrey Smith—eight grandchildren—Samantha Bierce, EJ Leonard, Ryan Leonard, Shane Corcoran, Liam Corcoran, Logan Smith, Peyton Smith, and Rebekah Smith—and two great-grandchildren, MJ Leonard and Jenny Leonard. He is also survived by his sister Lois Franz and her husband Adolph, his brother-in-law Henri Picard, and several nieces and nephews. Allan was preceded in death by his sister Joyce Picard.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Cook Funeral Home, Torrington, CT, with burial following at Hillside Cemetery where final military honors will be accorded. Relatives and friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at Cook Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org), Shriners Children's Hospital (shrinerschildrens.org), Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarrierproject.org), or Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Center, 200 Kennedy Drive, Torrington, CT 06790.