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Isabel Smith Obituary

SMITH, Isabel (Sahl) Of Melrose, formerly of Medford, November 20, 2008, age 91. Wife of the late Bernard J. Smith (Winner of the 1942 Boston Marathon). Mother of Carol A. Wickersham of Washington State, Stephen J. Smith of Honduras and Joanne M. Smith of Medford. Grandmother of Jeremy, Michael, Gabriel, Suleyka, Daniel & Matthew. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by The Gately Funeral Home of MELROSE. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston 02210, For obituary or to sign online guest book please visit www.gatelyfh.com. Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2008.

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Cheri Discolo

November 23, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lowell Wickersham

November 22, 2008

Carol and I will miss you. You were a great Mother in Law and I enjoyed your ability to enjoy life. I remember when we were all in Vermont and you got up to sing with the group at the hotel lounge.

Carol kinkaid

November 22, 2008

Bud,
I will remember you always. So many memories of laughs,and of course the greatest potato salad in the world.
Rest in peace Bud, I will miss you.
Carol

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