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Frances REHM Obituary
Smeja ageless, of Dunedin, FL. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and best friend went home to the ultimate Christmas celebration on December 24, 2016. She was born in Great Neck, NY, and moved to Florida in 1958, loving mother of three children, Greg (Kathleen), Pam, and Scott (Mary); five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by mother, Madeline; father, Stephen Smeja, and brother, Stephen Smeja of Great Neck.
Fran was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She worked with her daughter Pam as a sales representative in the golf industry since 1984. Fran was a member of the Clearwater Women's Club. She loved gardening and flowers of all types. Fran was so much more than just beautiful. Everyone she met loved her. Although words can't describe our feeling of loss, knowing our mom was with Jesus for Christmas warms our hearts.
The family will be receiving friends at Sylvan Abbey, 2853 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759 on Thursday, January 5 from 5-8 pm. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 750 San Salvador Dr., Dunedin, FL 34698 on Friday, January 6 at 10:30 am, followed by a graveside inurnment at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater. Visit sylvanabbey.com for pictures.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances REHM
January 18, 2017
Fran was a beautiful, gracious lady. I have many fond memories of her and Jerry with my parents. Pam, I know how close you two were. You kept your mom at home and she was always happy whenever I saw her. You are all in my prayers. Love, Val Barg
Mary Lyon
January 6, 2017
Pam, I am so very sorry about your mother and I will miss seeing her with you in church. God Bless her and your entire family. Love, Mary Lyon
Mary Waterbury
January 3, 2017
Dear, Scott, Mary, Pam and Greg. Your mom was such a special woman and I always loved seeing her. She always was a pleasure to be with and I just loved her positive energy. She definitely made this world a better place.
John Mayotte
January 1, 2017
Scott:
So sorry to see the obituary regarding the loss of your mother in the Tampa Bay Times this morning.
Cherish the memories of a very special person in your life.
Ande Descy
December 31, 2016
Greg, Pam and Scott...Aunt Fran was a most special person. She had a way about her that made me, and I'm sure most who met her, feel special. I only remember her smiling. She was beautiful and will be missed.
Marylou n Harry Vratsolis
December 30, 2016
Greg n Kathleen,
so sorry to hear of the passing of you Mother Greg. as the Greeks say,My her memory be eternal .Sounds like your family have fond memories RI P Frances Smeja Rehm.
Chris Worthington
December 30, 2016
Dear Scott, Mary & Family,.
Sending heartfelt thoughts & prayers to all ... Please know that your Mom is in Good Hands.
Comforting Hugs from The Worthington Family
December 30, 2016
Scott, Pam and Greg - Fran was and is such a wonderful, beautiful person. While her loss is difficult for you, be consoled by the fact that she is now in the arms of the Lord, a reward she so richly deserves. . . God bless you all.
Rob and Kate Kelly
Denise Cartier
December 29, 2016
Dear Pam and Family,
Our prayers are with you and all your families. Such wonderful memories of your Mother as we were growing up. We are sorry for your loss...she is home now with our lord. God Bless!
Denise and Jude Cartier (Pomeroy)
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