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Wil Smyly Obituary

Of Peabody, formerly of Winchester, on February 25, 2006. Beloved husband of Ellie (Pratt) Smyly. Devoted father of Muffin Lemak of Dallas, Texas, James Smyly of Lynnfield, Kimberly Smyly of Haverhill, and the late Sisi Lee Smyly. Dear grandfather of Tori and Sandra Smyly, and Lacey, Bailey, Ellie, and Jay Lemak. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, 158 Washington St., Winchester on Friday, March 3 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main St. (Rte. 38) WINCHESTER on Thursday, March 2 from 4-7 PM. Interment will be private. Late Veteran US Army WWII. Lane Funeral Home Winchester - Burlington 781-729-2580

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Wil Smyly

24 Entries

Mike Flynn

February 22, 2023

Wil was a wonderfully unique and courageous man. I have included his WW II B 17 heroism and the tragedy of his loss of SiSi, his daughter, in my book as a testament to him. Mike Flynn

Michael Flynn

February 23, 2020

Wil was a wonderful man. He embodied all the qualities that make a human being exceptional. Love, courage, faithful to his family, friendly to all and always a kind word to all. Served his country as a B 17 pilot with all the attributes that make a true warrior / soldier. One of the best you could ever meet.

Alma Tambone

February 22, 2019

I will never forget you WILL, a wonderful Father and Friend.
Alma

Mary Tambone-Savage

February 28, 2007

I have so many memories of Wil growing up. My special memory was going to Europe with Muffin and Wil. You are in my prayers.

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Barbara and Hugh McCarthy

March 4, 2006

Dear Ellie and Family, Our hearts are saddened by Wils passing.He was a true gentle man. Remember the fun times at Pink Beach? Please accept our families deepest sympathy for this profound loss. Barb and Hugh

Bill Cole

March 3, 2006

Dear Mrs. Smyly & family,

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Wil .He was a great man to know .We had the pleasure of doing business with Smyly Autos for many years.Our condolences to the Smyly family .

Bill and Glen Cole and families

Warren Malatesta

March 2, 2006

Dear Mrs.Smyly, Jim and family, I will always remember Wil and my tenure at Smyly Buick. Enjoyed his stories of WW11 and those of the auto business in the 50's. What a kick he got out of the classic car shows we had. My sincere condolences

Jim & Kay Murphy

March 2, 2006

Ellia so sorry to hear about your loss of Wil. May he rest in peace

Adam Powers

March 2, 2006

Dear Mrs. Smyly and Family,

I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Smyly passing away. I will always remember his kindness and patriotism. As a teen, I always enjoyed working in the yard at my parents’ house. Wil also enjoyed puttering around his yard (in trademark baseball cap and khakis) and always took the time to chat and offer bits of wisdom. A beautiful American flag always waved proudly on a tall white pole in his front yard. One of my summer jobs as a teen was at Smyly Buick – very inspiring.

Mrs. Smyly, while my parents are in Australia for several weeks, I have tried to alert them via email.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Sincerely,

Adam Powers

Dallas, Texas

Tom and Rachel Powers

March 2, 2006

Dear Ellie

We are traveling in New Zealand

Adam e-mailed us about Will

Words cannot explain our sorrow in your loss.

Will was like a member of our family.

Our prayers are with you and the family.

Will return to florida at the end of the month,and we will be in touch

All our love and prayers.

Tom and Rachel

CHARLES VERNON

March 2, 2006

I had the privilage of working for Wil over the many years of our association. So sorry to hear of your loss Elie, Jim and all the family. Wanted to attend this evening but have 6 inches of snow already at 4:00.My love and prayers are with you all.

Emmett Ryan

March 2, 2006

Dear Elie sorry to hear about Wil. We all go back a long way to Watertown and had some great times together. As always Love Emmett

Michael Flynn

March 2, 2006

Dear Ellie, Jim and Family:

Wil was one of the most wonderful, one of the kindest, most personable and most loving man I ever had the privilege to know. He was a wonderful friend and I will never forget our great times together. God Bless him and your family as I'm sure He will because Wil always carried HIS love inside him. Now he is with SiSi. Michael

Jim Bowers

March 1, 2006

Dear Ellie; Sue & I were saddened to hear of Wil's passing. One of my fondest (& funniest)memories involves the time when Mike Flynn & I were invited by Will to your home in Oyster Harbor to have a session with a "sports Psychologist" whom Will had hired to improve his golf game. We were all pathetic after the lesson but Mike & I laughed all the way home about that session, & I can still hear Wil saying "Its a sickness Mike" referring to his golf game & the number of clubs he kept in the garage. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor, & will be missed by many.

JOSEPH & NELL RODRIGUEZ

March 1, 2006

DEAR ELLIE AND FAMILY, WE WERE SO SAD TO HERE OF WIL'S PASSING. OUR THOUGHT'S AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.LOVE NELL & PEPE

James Roy

February 28, 2006

I am saddened by Wil's passing.I

shall pray for peace for Ellie & the family.I shall always remember the valuable lessons, laughter & good times shared with this good man.

Respectfully,

Jim & Lafern Roy

Jim & Joan Derba

February 28, 2006

I had the rare privilege of having Wil as a friend and the satisfaction of his business expertise and integrity. We shared the same birth day, May 16, not the same year. Wil was a charitable, thoughtful man. He will be missed.

Lucile Grassi

February 28, 2006

I am so sorry to read of your loss Ellie, yours and your family's and many friends. Our thoughts are with you.

Lucile and Jim Grassi

Naples, FL

John Cooley

February 28, 2006

It was a great honor to know Mr. Smyly. He will always be a reminder of excellence.

Tom Campbell

February 28, 2006

God Bless Wil and his family. Wil and I had many adventures when he owned Smyly Buick and I was the Buick District Manager. Wil and Ernie Clair are probably arguing again in Heaven.

Alma & Tony Tambone

February 28, 2006

Our love and prayers are with you and the family.

Tony and Carol Albiani

February 28, 2006

We were saddened by the news of Wil's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellie and all of Wil's family. He was one of the finest men I have ever known.

He will be missed.

Tony Tambone

February 28, 2006

I was very sorry to hear about Wil. He was a kind and generous person who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the entire family. Unfortunately, I am leaving on Wed. and will not be able to attend either service. My thoughts and prayers will be with Wil and the family. Best wishes. Tony Tambone

Brian Dupont

February 28, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. My dad Walter who passed on(1989) he use to drive for Smiley Buick and take the kids skiing.

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