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Lucy Smithson Obituary
Born in Mystic, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lucy (Calvary) Duerr and was a lifelong resident of Mystic. She was a member of the Groton Senior Center and an avid fan of UCONN men and women's basketball and the Boston Red Sox.
Their love of RVing took them to every state in the U.S. as well as seven Canadien providences. While traveling, Lucy enjoyed adventures such as riding in a hot air balloon and helicopter, as well as white-water rafting.
In addition to her husband, she leaves three children, Kellie Haught and her husband, Edward, of Mystic, Terry Avery and his wife, Penny, of Gilsum, N.H., and Patricia Donath of Stonington; a brother, Edward C. Duerr Jr. and his wife, Anita, of Carroll, Maine; four grandchildren, Terry Avery and his wife, Krysten, of Surry, N.H., Donn Avery and his wife, Kelly, of Hopkinton, Mass., Bryan Sutton and Craig Haught of Mystic; five great-grandchildren, Delia, Klara, Aubrey, Brody and Jaden; two nieces, Vickie LaFrance of Mystic, and Barbara Campagna of North Stonington; and her beloved Beagle, Sugar.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mystic River Ambulance Association, 237 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic, CT 06355.
The family invites you to visit mysticfuneralhome.com and leave an online condolence.
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Bonnie Pezzolesi
May 2, 2013
Grammie Ree is how you were known to me and my boys. You were lifelong friend of my mother and a feisty spitfire role model to the rest of us. I can remember endless hours spent in your home watching you and mom crafting, giggling or playing cards. As children we were told to go outside and play, but most often we just sat nearby listening to stories shared only between girlfriends about love, life, loss and your RV travels with Pa Smitty. I hope you have found immeasurable peace and comfort - free from physical pain and earthly stress. My heart is with the family members you've left behind; may they find strength and solace in their loving memories of you.
Laurie Smith
April 12, 2013
Growing up, although cousins, you were ‘Aunt Irene'. You introduced me to hot dogs, bean soup and fried green tomatoes... and humored me by making 20 pounds of potato salad. You helped me make my first formal gown…inspiring in me a talent that has brought me not only much satisfaction in life, but now also National recognition.
I could always count on you to tell it like it was, whether I liked it or not… A quality that I got from you. At some miraculous point, you went from being ‘Aunt Irene' to simply ‘Irene', my friend, confidant and mentor. You were my girls' and my granddaughter's Mimmie Irene. There were times when you kept me from giving up all hope. I loved you as my own and the void will never be filled. You will be remembered and loved for the rest of my days with laughter through tears. Terry, Patti, Kel and Smitty, thank you for sharing her with me all of these years. All my love and hope, Laurie
April 11, 2013
Your family in Maine will miss you more than you know. Your special and life long friendship will always be an important part of our memories. Love and best wishes to all of the family,
Love always,
Ida, Nadine, Penny & families
Danette Robinson
April 9, 2013
I am so sorry for your lost, Irene was an wonderful soul.I will always remember her from the rv parks with my grandparents and the laughter she brought to our Beauty Shop.Your family is in our prayers.Warm Wishes Danette
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Barbara Campagna
April 9, 2013
I will miss listening to you and Dad tell stories of all your hell raising in years past. You always had a good time no matter what you were doing. Even if you were crabbing about something, you made it funny. I admire the traveling that you have done and wish we would have been able to make our trip to the keys together. You made those long rides back and forth to Maine seems so much shorter. I will miss your squishy hugs and I know my kids will too. Baby Brennan just happened to choose the book that you gave him to read last night. Your inscription "Roses are red, violets are blue. Your mom and dad love you and I will to" Love Aunt Irene. You will always be my favorite Aunt. Love you
Cathy Greenfield
April 8, 2013
we shared a lot of laughs and good times. Those will be memories I will think of often. Will keep you in my heart always.
Peggy Straub
April 7, 2013
Dear Friend:
Sure are missing you and always will. We had a lot of good and crazy times together. Like the time I played Christmas songs by Willie Nelson on the way to New Hampshire, in July, to get the hot dogs we both loved!
Also thank you to your great family for letting me be a part of saying goodbye.
Juanita Babcock
April 7, 2013
Cherish the memories of your years together .
Margaret (Clark) Daniels
April 7, 2013
I will always miss our times together. Thank God I was able to go on the trip to PA in September. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your family.
Cuz In Milford,
Peggy (Clark) Daniels
Bill and Candy
April 7, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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