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ROBERT SOLWIN SMITH
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013; at age 88 at home in McLean, VA from complications of melanoma. Survived by his wife Anne Lee Smith; sons from a previous marriage Randall A. Smith of New Orleans, LA, Nicholas L. Smith of Gaithersburg, MD and Gary G. Smith of Washington, DC. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Diane and granddaughter Margaret Sinclair Smith of New Orleans, LA. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke's Church, 6030 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD on Wednesday, May 29 at 11 a.m.
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Jeannette Wulff
June 3, 2013
I am deeply saddened to have just learned of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful and dedicated man, and I remember his compassion and sense of humor (twinkle in the eye) to this very day. When I was just out of college, Amb.Robert Smith took a chance and hired me back in 1985 when he was Executive Director of the African Wildlife Foundation. We all worked hard back in those days to conserve Africa's wildlife, and the work continues to this day. I learned a great deal from Amb. Smith, and I wanted the family to know how very sorry I am for their loss. I will never forgot his kindness to me as I was just starting out on my career path. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Nancy Harvey Steorts
May 29, 2013
I was saddened to learn of the death of Bob. He was such a wonderful person, and I so admired the very special relationship that he had with his lovely wife, DEEDEE. Bob was extremely accomplished. We will all miss him. My deepest sympathy, to you, DeeDee.
Nancy Harvey Steorts
May 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the knowledge that God cares for you and that the your loved one is safe in God's memory. (1 Peter 5:6,7 Luke 20:38)
valeria cangelosi
May 29, 2013
We have had the privilege to know and to love Bob and we'll miss him forever. All his "Sicilian" family will remember this real and perfect gentleman.
Vale and Patty, Palermo and Pollina, Sicily, Italy
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May 29, 2013
What a warm, thoughtful, gracious and kind man Bob was. He and Didi were the rocks I clung to in the most difficult time in my life. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but hope he knows that he left the world a better place for his having been here. Ernestine Heck
Anita Bobys
May 28, 2013
It is with sadness I express my deepest sympathy on bob's passing,
May 27, 2013
The God of all comfort will comfort you in your time of sorrow. (2Cor. 1:4)
C Johnson
ruth ziony
May 26, 2013
Bob was a memorable person, funny, warm, smart, sensitive
and NOT at all stuffy. I could never think of him as 'the
Ambassador' but knew that this was one of his many
accomplishments! He will be missed but never forgotten.
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