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Dennis Smith Obituary

Professor at Wellesley College, of Burlington, Oct. 25. Beloved husband of Sally K. Sommers Smith of Burlington. Loving father of Matthew Sommers Smith of Burlington. Brother of Nancy Smith of Pala, CA. Son of the late Stanley & Elaine Smith. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 29 at 7 PM at St. Malachy's Church, 99 Bedford St., Burlington. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dennis' name may be made to the St. Malachy's Church Memorial Fund, 99 Bedford St., Burlington, MA 01803. Arrangements by the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, BURLINGTON. For obituary, directions & online registerbook, see: www.sullivanfuneralhome.net or www.saint-malachy.org Professor of Biological Science, Wellesley College.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 28, 2007.

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Laura Collins

December 25, 2007

Dear Sally & Matt

We just found out about your loss and want you to know that we hold your both in our prayers -especially during this season. Dennis was a true icon both professionally and personally. Most importantly he was a kind and true person. We will always remember his smile, laugh and hugs. We will miss him with you. Love Laura and Marty

Alison Kennedy

November 24, 2007

Dear Sally and Matt,

Our hearts go out to both of you. The memorial service was so beautiful and so sad at the same time. My dad, Clyde and I were glad we could be there for you and for all the Sommers family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Catherine Sommers

October 31, 2007

Dear Sally and Matt,

We are so sorry and will be praying for you.

All our love,

Mary Catherine & Edward

samuel hammer

October 29, 2007

Dear Sally and Matt:

We remember Dennis warmly and we are thinking of you with our whole heart. We stand with you in this sad time of your loss. Sam and Janet Hammer.

Andrew Webb

October 29, 2007

Dear Sally & Matt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We mourn and miss a great colleague, dear friend and wonderful teacher. May his memory be eternal.
Tania & Drew

Sharon DeLeskey

October 28, 2007

Sally & Matt,

Our thoughts are with you and you are in our prayers.

Sharon & Josh

The Morecroft Family

October 28, 2007

Dear Susan and Matt:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Take heart in knowing that he is in a far better place.God Bless You at this time.

Th David Clark Family

October 28, 2007

Dennis is sadly missed and we pray for the family he left behind. His legacy will live on in Matt. We are sending you all our love and strength.

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