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Sandra Smyth Obituary
AGE: 68 • Newark
Sandra S. Smyth, age 68, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Born in Chester, PA on August 1, 1946, Sandra was a daughter of the late Thomas Skinter and Elsie (Tribbitt) Skinter. Strong in her faith, she was a longtime member of the Kemblesville United Methodist Church. Sandra adored spending time with her loved ones and in her earlier years, made many happy memories with them on the family's boat. She also enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and visiting the beach. Sandra will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Thomas Skinter, Charlotte Barrall and Elsie King. Sandra is survived by her husband of 49 years, David W. Smyth; children, Sheryl Snedeker ("Joey") of North East, MD and David W. Smyth (Sandra) of Hockessin, DE; and 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, David, Timothy, James and Joseph III.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6pm until 8pm on Wednesday evening, May 27, 2015 at the Kemblesville United Methodist Church, 1772 New London Road, Kemblesville, PA. A second visitation will be held from 11am until 12 Noon on Thursday morning, May 28, 2015 at the church, with a funeral service to follow at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice c/o Vitas Health Care Corporation, 100 Commerce Drive, Ste. 302, Newark, DE 19713 or to the Kemblesville U.M. Church, P.O. Box 189, Kemblesville, PA 19347.
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Tanya Thompson
May 27, 2015
My deepest sympathies Sherri. Please let me know if you need anything. We love you!
Elizabeth & Angel Acevedo
May 26, 2015
May the memory of your mom give you the same feelings of love that you had when she was alive."
"God called home another great servant and saint."
"Your mother will be greatly missed and we are sorry for your loss."
Arnold & Julia Dorman
May 25, 2015
Dave and family, so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. I remember how much fun we had working together at Xerox. The Lord bless you and keep you; May the God of all comfort, comfort you today and the days to come. He has promised never to leave us nor forsake us. He will see you through.
Carol Caldwell Flanagan
May 24, 2015
Deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother Sheri and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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