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Teresa Smith Obituary
Born on June 5, 1963 in Middletown, she was the daughter of Barbara (Krystofolski) Ryan and the late Edward L. Smith Sr. Teresa attended local schools in Meriden and was a graduate of the CT State Police Academy. She was employed as a Police Officer in Meriden until her retirement. Teresa enjoyed living in different areas of the United States and in 2018 she relocated to Cornish, New Hampshire. Teresa was a free spirit. She loved collecting antiques and was very talented at making jewelry. A loving mother, daughter, aunt, and sister, Teresa will be greatly missed.
Teresa is survived by her beloved sons, William McCeig, of Connecticut, and Austin Easi, of New Hampshire; a sister, Margaret Leighton and her husband, Dean, of Wallingford; two brothers Edward Smith Jr. and his wife, Lynda, of Clinton, and Paul Smith and his wife, Vicki, of New Hampshire; her two nieces whom she was very close with, Kelsey and Megan; a great-niece, Harper; a great-nephew, Jaxson; her second Mom, Roxanne, of Ascutney, Vt., and her best friend, Tammy Szymaszek.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, July 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.stempienfuneralhome.com.
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Ray Kipphut
July 24, 2019
I am truly sorry to hear of Terry's loss My condolences and prayers to the family.
I worked with Terry while she was on MPD.
Ray Kipphut #118, MPD retired.
Eliot Michelson
July 21, 2019
My condolences to Terry's family. I worked with Terry for years while she was on the MPD. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her Eliot Michelson #050 Retired MPD
conrad guilmette
July 21, 2019
So sorry to hear of Terrys passing. You are in my thoughts.. Conrad and Stacey Guilmette
jay Bishop
July 21, 2019
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jay Bishop 051 Retired MPD
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