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JOAN SMITH Obituary

SMITH, JOAN R. Ms. Joan R. Smith, 57 years, died on Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester, MA. She was the loving daughter of Barbara (Newell) Durkee of Worcester, MA, and the late Frederick J. Smith. Born in Boston, MA, Ms. Smith worked as a directory assistant for Verizon telephone and communications. She was a graduate of Lynn English High School. Prior to living in Worcester, she resided in San Diego, CA, for 15 years, Hawaii for five years, Salem and Lynn, MA. Ms. Smith was the sister of Richard "Dallas" Smith of Worcester, MA, and the late Audrey Lee Magnarelli. She was the aunt of Bryan Inglis of San Antonio, TX, Richard D. Magnarelli, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Saugus, MA, and Janine Chevrette of Webster, MA, many great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-nephews. A funeral service will be held in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. For directions and condolences, www.BisbeePorcella.com In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to VNA Care Network & Hospice, Development Office/Monahan Home, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 28, 2010.

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November 1, 2010

Cousin Joanie spent her final days with us at our wedding. She was fragile inside, but did not keep her from sharing the love she kept in her heart for her family. I and our family will never forget her unconditional love she demonstrated for her family when she needed our praise to celebrate her life.

Norma Richards

October 30, 2010

Joanie was my cousin and although we didn't see much of each other only on email will be missed so much
Love Cousin Norma Richards

DEANNA HOSCHOUER

October 30, 2010

I WORKED WITH JOANIE AT PAC BELL IN SAN DIEGO. VERY FUNNY GIRL. SHE WILL BE MISSED. DEANNA HOSCHOUER

October 29, 2010

I worked with Joanie in San Diego also. She was a very sweet person. I will miss her quick wit. Rest in peace Joanie. LouAnn Goode

Karen Renaldo

October 29, 2010

I also worked with Joanie in San Diego Directory Assistance. I trained her when she came to our office. She was very kind hearted. Such a nice person. She will be missed by many. RIP Joanie.

Amy Rickard

October 28, 2010

I worked with Joanie in San Diego at AT&T, she was fun and goofy and always so nice. I will miss her dearly.

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