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SUSAN M. SMITH

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SMITH, Susan M. (Flax) Of Chestnut Hill, an elegant matriarch and a driving force in Boston philanthropy, died peacefully on July 30, 2016, at age 83. A lifelong Bostonian, Susan was raised in Newton, the daughter of the late Sadie G. and Leo Flax. She married her lifelong love, Richard Smith, in...

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Elkan

What a tremendous impact Mrs. Smith has had on generations of cancer patients past and future. What a generous gift of self to have dedicated one's life to such an effort. Here is an example of how one person can indeed make a difference in the world. Might we all reflect on how best to channel our own energies and talents in life toward such a noble cause? She certainly inspires me to ponder this.

My condolences to the Smith family. One can only imagine how a woman with such largesse...

We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to Dick and the Smith Family on learning of Susan' death, and I would like to again express my gratitude to the Smith family for the assistance and concern extended to me and my family through their involvement with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Both Susan and the Family are in our thoughts and prayers.

It is with shock and deep sadness that we offer our heartfelt condolences to the entire extended Smith family. We hope that they will derive some comfort from the outpouring of love and respect from all whose lives she touched in so many meaningful ways. Sue Smith was a leader by example - her focus, intellect, compassion, tenacity and willingness to roll up her sleeves to get the task done were an inspiration to everyone she worked with over many years. She made the world a better place and...

I can clearly recall the grace, elegance, and caring dignity that defined Mrs. Susan Smith. She "did all the good that she could, for as many as she could, for as long as she could", and she did it well. Thank you Mrs. Smith, for demonstrating so beautifully what a life well lived, looks like. We will miss you, but your example will live on. Rest well.

My heart goes out to the entire Smith family in your time of sorrow as you grieve the loss of this extraordinary woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Faye Jacobs Cohen

This is such a tremendous loss to our community. I feel so blessed to have known her and witness her energy, leadership and her great sense of humor--a true role model. Our sincere condolences to all of the Smith family.

Pam and Jonathan Martin

I have worked at Dana-Farber since 1999, and have seen up close the great work Mrs. Smith and her husband have done for cancer research and care on so many levels. Her decades of devotion will live on in the thousands of individuals and families facing cancer and related diseases who have been helped by her efforts. May her name be a blessing and may her family be strengthened by memories of her love, devotion, and example.

To the entire Smith extended family, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Susan was a gift to you all and to our entire community. her beautiful smile and generous heart will be so very sadly missed. With deepest sympathy, Sandi and Geoff Fenwick