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1916
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2012
Paula Smith Obituary
She was born November 16, 1916 in Gardner, Mass., the daughter of Julius and Aino (Soidinsalo) Ahtio. She was educated in Gardner Schools and received her Bachelor's Degree from Framingham State College. She went on to earn her Master's Degree in Nutrition from Framingham State College in 1972. On April 19, 1941 she was married in Lynn, Mass. to the love of her life Robert W. Smith who predeceased her August 20, 2002.
She had worked for many years as a Home Economics teacher in New Hampshire schools and as a nutritional consultant to the State of New Hampshire. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Shelburne, Vt. and a former member of St. Peter's Parish in Concord. She moved to Vermont in 2002 to be close to her daughter and all the family that she loved so much. She especially enjoyed summer trips to the family camp in Alburgh.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Frances and David Mount of Burlington, Vt.; four grandchildren and their spouses, James D. and Kelly Mount of South Burlington, Vt., Robert V. and Bridget Mount of St. Albans, Vt., Richard F. and Julie Mount of Essex, Vt., and Kristin S. Mount of Essex, Vt.; her granddaughter-in-law Karen Mount of Williston, Vt.; 12 great-grandchildren, Christopher and wife Alexandria, Brittany, Jacob, Ryan, Joseph, Andrew, Daniel, Jaida, Thomas, Samantha, David and Phineas; one great-great-granddaughter, Winnifred.
She was predeceased by her grandson, Stephen J. J. Mount on July 10, 2010.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, April 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington, Vt.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 11, at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Shelburne, Vt.
Burial will be Thursday, April 12, at 12:30 a.m., in the New Hampshire State Veteran's Cemetery in Boscawen.
Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to St. Anne's Shrine, PO Box 280, Isle La Motte, VT 05463.
To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
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April 11, 2012
Paula was a member of our TOPS Group when she lived in Concord, NH. We all loved her and kept in touch when she moved to Vt. She was much missed and wll continue to be missed.
Pam Heinrich MacPherson
April 11, 2012
Paula was one of the bright lights at Shelburne Bay! Whether a gracious cup of tea in her apartment or a friendly wave when passing in the hallway, her gentle presence, twinkling eyes and warm greetings will be missed.
April 10, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know Paula and your Dad spent many hours of fun with my parents Clark and Lucy Hartford. Lucy is 98 and still resides at Whittaker Place, and enjoys the activities they offer. Paula was a delightful friend to Lucy.
Jane Hartford Winslow
Paula Mack
April 10, 2012
Paula was a delightful woman and a great friend to my Aunt, Mary Harvan.
Rest in peace, Paula
Much love and regards, Paula Mack
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Pam Stewart
April 10, 2012
I will always remember Paula with the ever present sparkle of mirth in her eyes. She never forgot how to have fun and it was an honor and great joy to me to have helped her host her last parties. Despite the physical limitations that plagued her final years, she greeted each day with joy. I have such fond memories of Paula watching the "diamonds" dance on the lake and the happiness with which she accepted even the simplest wild flower. Over the last two years she and I shared several presentations of the "Met Live" and enjoyed the opera together. I'll treasure those hours with her for always, and I will miss my very good friend. She was a great gal!
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