Paula-Smith-Obituary

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Paula Louise Smith

Peabody, Massachusetts

1950 - 2019

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October 30, 2019
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Peabody, Massachusetts
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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield Obituary

Paula Louise Smith, 69, of Peabody MA died peacefully October 30 surrounded by loved ones after a long struggle with melanoma. Born in 1950 in Stoneham MA, she was the youngest child of the late Anne M. (Maguire) Smith and George C. Smith. She is survived by her loving husband Paul Harty, dear...

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So sorry to see that Paula had died. Knew her way back in Stoneham on Calthea St. Believe I last saw her at her mother's celebration of life or in North Andover when she lived there. So hard to lose the baby of the family. Deepest sympathy to all. Would like Suzanne's address if possible. Stay safe in these crazy times.

I met Paula over fifty years ago at Windham College and was immediately taken in by the wonderful Smith family. George, Anne, Suzanne, Natalie, and Paula - none of them ever met a stranger. I remember a household filled with witty conversation, loud laughter and classic jazz playing in the background. My friendship with Paula was long and not necessarily complicated. We were always glad to see each other and took memorable trips together. I'm especially honored to have been included in her...

We, the Harty family were fortunate to have known Paula. We'll remember her as clever, witty, saucy, direct and a model of courage through her illness. She made our brother Paul's life richer as she is sure to have done with her family, and score of lifetime friends. She will be missed.

I was saddened to hear of her passing, she was a wonderful
person who always made you feel so special, and had such
wonderful sense of humor. I sympathize with your loss Paul,
she talked about you every time I connected with her. She
loved life and all the people in her life.

I am deeply saddened by your loss and my heart goes out to you all. I can only imagine how hard missing Paula is. The times I met her, I felt her warmth, her sense of humor, her laughter - I can only sympathize for your loss. My heartful condolences to you all

My deepest condolences to Paul and his family over the passing of Paula. I had the pleasure of meeting Paula when I stopped by to visit Paul to play music a few years ago. She still treated me like family. She was clearly a wonderful person.

Paula brought warmth, brightness and smarts to everything she touched. We had her in our lives as cousin and friend. Better luck could not be had. We'll try to temper our sadness with the great memories of her laughter and humor. Those thoughts will remain. To Paul we can only say you have our love for all you did for her and more.

So happy to have had Paula in my life. She was a light to many and she will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. Prayers for Paul an d both their families.
Elaine Persons