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RALPH STUART SMITH (Age 92)
On March 7, 2014, in Kensington, MD. Born in Yonkers, New York, attended Phillips Academy Andover and Yale University. Served in the US Navy during WWII, then had a long career in the US Government. Ralph worked as a Foreign Service Officer in Greece, Belgium, France and the Congo. He then served in the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, notably on the negotiating team for the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Beloved husband of Lilian Stuart Smith, father to David Stuart and Lesley Smith, and grandfather to Shannon Stuart Glikin. Ralph was a long-time resident of Bethesda, MD, and was active in DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired). A memorial service will be held in about a month. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ralph's name to the DACOR Bacon House Foundation (dacorbacon.org/foundation).
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The Marvels
March 25, 2014
A bright and shining light was moved from earth to heaven. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. We will greatly miss our dear and special friend.
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March 17, 2014
To the Smith family,
God is close to the brokenhearted;
He saves those who are crushed in spirit. My sympathy to the family.
March 13, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
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