Aiken, SC – Robert Gilchrist Smith, 83, formerly of Bath and Woodsville, NH, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at University Hospital Augusta, GA. He was born in Haverhill, NH, February 1, 1930, the son of Henry and Hazel (Beattie) Smith and graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1948. Bob was drafted by the Boston Red Sox and made his major league debut as a pitcher with the Red Sox on April 29, 1955. He later pitched for the Cardinals, Pirates, and Tigers. Following his playing career, Bob worked as a purchasing manager for Georgia Pacific. He married the former Anita R. Steinberg on July 16, 1985 For several years they lived in Texarkana, AR, and later in retirement moved to Gulf Breeze, FL, and in 2000 on to Aiken, SC. Survivors include his wife Anita of Aiken, a sister Constance Kenney of Marlborough, NH, nieces Judy Britton, and Janet Buckbee and husband Frank, Marda Levy, Michelle Levy and husband Michael, nephews Harry Kenney, Jr., Robert Kenney, and Peter Kenney and wife Sarah, Stephen Levy and wife Liz, along with their families, and good friends Tom and Cristi Williams. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1 PM in the North Monroe, NH Cemetery.