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NORINE SMITH Obituary

SMITH, Norine C. (Coyle) Age 93, passed away on May 19, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19. Formerly of Fox Hill Village, Westwood, Popponesset and Dedham. Loving mother of Donna Lawson and husband James of Cumberland, RI, Brian Smith and wife Maureen of Needham, Doug Smith of Falmouth, Tracy Downing and husband Mark of Dedham, and Barry Smith and wife Karen of Bellingham. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sister of Patricia Foley of Walpole, James Coyle of Bourne, and the late Marion Gelineau. Norine was born and raised in Needham, MA and was a graduate of Needham High School. She raised her family in Dedham, MA and spent her summers at Popponesset Beach. She spent most of her working career at Boston College in the School of Management. A major achievement was when she received her degree from Boston College at the age of 60. Due to the pandemic, Services will be private. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in her memory can go to The Michael J. Fox Foundation at michaeljfox.org For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

Published by Boston Globe from May 21 to May 24, 2020.
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My sincerest sympathy to each of you, Norine's wonderful family. I was fortunate to know and love Norine as a friend. Norine was a special person. My prayers for each of you and for Norine. God bless you all at this time. Joan Smth

May 23, 2020

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