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Loraine Smith Obituary

SMITH - Loraine M. August 15, 2008; wife of the late Charles G. Smith; mother of Charles G. (Lynn) Smith, Jr., Sara J. Smith and Dean E. (Virginia) Smith; grandmother of six; great grandmother of one; sister of Marjory (late William) Rhode; predeceased by three sisters and one brother; dear friend of Jerri Bisher and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at PRUDDEN & KANDT FUNERAL HOME, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials to the Zion Lutheran Church, 4447 Central Avenue, Gasport, NY 14067 or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 16, 2008.

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Kenneth Raff

August 18, 2008

We just learned about your Mom. We are so sorry that we can't get away to be with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom was a special person and will be missed. Let us know if we can help in any way.

Mike and Marcia Ferraro

August 17, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about the death of Aunt Loraine. We hope you remember all of the good times you shared with her. Now she is in a better place and reunited with Uncle Charles, her parents and siblings. God bless Aunt Loraine and her family.

DONNA FLANDERS

August 17, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna and Jeff Flanders

Peg and Paul Gardner Sr.

August 16, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mom. May you be surrounded in the loving arms of Jesus and the memories of a life with her.
Our love and prayers are with you,
Aunt Peg and Uncle Paul

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