NORTHAMPTON-Brian William Smith, age 68, of Northampton passed away unexpectedly in Edgartown, Massachusetts on Friday, September 8, 2023. Brian was born in Leominster, MA. on March 14, 1955, a son of the late Edward W. and Claire R. (Cormier) Smith. He was raised in the Leominster area. Dr. Smith was board-certified in neurology, sleep medicine, and vascular neurology. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his medical internship at Roger Williams Medical Center and his neurology training at Dartmouth Medical Center. Prior to opening Sleep Medicine Services of Western Massachusetts, he was a staff neurologist at Baystate Medical Center with a faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine. In 2017, he became one of the founding partners of Achieve TMS East in Massachusetts and served as the Chief Medical Officer for Achieve TMS East & Central. He was actively involved in the Clinical TMS Society and served on the board of directors in addition to education and membership committees. In addition to being named to “Best Doctors in America” he also had a deep love of music, art, and was an avid skier. He could often be found on Martha’s Vineyard enjoying life, and playing music.
Brian is survived by his brother, Gary E. Woodward-Smith; his nephew, Ian Woodward-Smith; his niece, Erin Blalock; and is grieved by family and many close friends. He was genuine, generous, funny, outgoing, witty, articulate, insightful, and thoughtful. He loved people and helped them, without fanfare, in countless ways. Brian was a lifelong learner with a deep foundation of medical knowledge. His untraditional path to medicine, compassion and outgoing nature shaped him to be well-rounded, and deeply humble individual. Throughout his life he took special care of others by making countless trips to visit family, looking after his aunt and uncle, and spending time with his friend/mentor, Julian Janowitz. In time, he became that special combination of family, friend, and mentor to so many people. His loss leaves us grateful for his companionship. We are heartbroken that we will not get to see him continue his journey. His laughter was infectious, his journey was unique, and his loss is profound.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL GATHER TO REMEMBER BRIAN ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 AT AHEARN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 783 BRIDGE RD., NORTHAMPTON, MA FROM 9:00 TO 11:00 A.M. Interment will be private. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Albany Medical College in his name.