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Elizabeth Smith Obituary

SMITH, ELIZABETH L., 90, a long time resident of Rumford, died August 24'th. She was the widow of Edward A. Smith.

Born in Providence, she was daughter of the late William H. and Edith (Gray) Frankland. Mrs. Smith and her late husband owned the former Trading Post at Hearthstone House Antiques in Seekonk. She was a member of the Church of The Epiphany, Rumford and served on its Altar Guild for the past 27 years.

She leaves her sister-in-law, Dorothy Frankland, and nieces Elizabeth Barber and Judith Thomson.

A Memorial Service with Holy Eucharist will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM in The Church of The Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Arrangements entrusted to the J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 27, 2007.

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Richard Cook

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My thoughts and prayers to the family.Elizabeth and Ted were old friends of mine.

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