Arthur Smith

Arthur H. Smith PORTSMOUTH - Arthur H. Smith, 92, died Oct. 6, 2010 at home. He was born in Peekskill, N.Y. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran. He became a commissioned officer while he served in the NAVSUPPACT in London, England. Art was an avid gardener and fisherman. He had a passion for boat building and wood working. His family cherishes the beautiful clocks he hand-crafted. He loved animals and raced homing pigeons. Art will be remembered for his energy, love, dedication and patience. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen; daughter, April and husband David Tynch; three grandchildren, Ashley Tynch, Dave Tynch and Alisa and her husband Ryan Smith; five great-grandchildren, Peyton, Lyle, Travis and Ty Smith and Maxwell Dorsey; brother, Ralph; sisters, Nancy and husband Aaron Casparian, Nell Boonstra; brother, Pete Boonstra; sister-in-law, June Levy; nieces and nephews, Richard, Ronnie, Travis Smith, Leslie Lewis, Gary, Wayne Levy, Gail, Alan Smith. Words cannot express our gratitude to Alice Jones and Faye Rhodes for their loyalty, compassion and love. We deeply appreciate the support, concern and care provided by the hospice group of the Chesapeake Regional Home Care Services, especially Linda, Susan and Georgetta. Thank you to Wendy, Michelle, Dennis, Ann, Florence and Lillian for their thoughtful care. A Christian funeral liturgy will be conducted at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 518 High St., Portsmouth, Friday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. A reception will be held at Brutti's Restaurant on Court Street following the service. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church Restoration Fund or the Portsmouth Humane Society, 2704 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome. com.