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Ned Smith Obituary
Ned Francis Smith, 30, of Vernon, the beloved husband of Aoife (McCarthy) Smith passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14th, in Wethersfield, CT, after a sudden illness. Ned was born in Norwich, CT on Nov. 4, 1985, the son of Timothy and Theresa (Blanchard) Smith of Norwich. Ned is also survived by his brother, Matthew Smith and his wife Caron of Sprague, CT; his in-laws, Gabriel McCarthy and Margaret Morrissey of Pomfret, CT; his brother-in-law, John McCarthy of Pomfret, CT; three nieces and a nephew; and his faithful companion, his dog, Riley. Ned was the Music Department Head at Coventry High School and Assistant Band Director at Wethersfield High School. Ned was an avid lover of music, sports, theatre and the outdoors. Percussion was his passion, and teaching was his calling, an inspiration to all. Ned was a graduate of the University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music and his achievements were remarkable in the short number of years he was with us. Ned will be deeply missed by many. Ned's commitment to music extended beyond the classroom, including active memberships in CMEA, ASBDA, The Red Satin Band, along with many other organizations. Ned's funeral will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23rd, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Monday, Aug. 22nd, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in the name of Ned Francis Smith to the Coventry High School Music Boosters, 78 Ripley Hill Rd., Coventry, CT 06238. www.morrillfuneralhome.com
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Laura Pina & Family
September 8, 2016
To The Smith Family,
We are heartbroken and are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Ned and his entire Family.
Roberta Vincent
September 6, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to Terri and Tim Smith and their Family; during the loss of their beautiful and loving Son Ned. May all the wonderful memories you have; keep him forever in your hearts.
Karla
September 1, 2016
Aoife
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to fathom your heartache. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.
My deepest condolences to you, Margaret, as well.
Memory Eternal.
Karla
Sunnie & Mike Robinson
August 23, 2016
Tim & Terry - Our hearts are broken at this news and I assure you of our thoughts & prayers. What a terrific young man - an unbelievable shining star in our St. Patrick Cathedral School family!
Chelsea Dumont
August 23, 2016
Condolences to the whole family. Very saddened to hear of Ned's passing.
Deepest Sympathies,
Chelsea Dumont
August 23, 2016
The warmest smile, the kindest heart, and a remarkable talent so willingly shared.
I had the pleasure of teaching Ned and knowing his family for the nine years he was a student at St. Patrick Cathedral School. So very saddened to hear of his passing. May the family find peace and strength in God's love. You are all in my prayers.
Dorothy Mansfield
Bruce & Linda Smith
August 23, 2016
Dear Tim & Terry,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both. May all the happy memories you have shared stay with you and all the sad escape and leave you filled with joy in the life you shared.
Bruce & Linda Smith
Mario Longo
August 22, 2016
May God be with you especially at this time Tim & Terrie.
God bless,
Mario Longo
Mr. and Mrs Rumsey Smithson
August 22, 2016
Gabe,Margaret,and Family
May Peace Be With You All
Grief never ends.. But it changes .
Its a passage,not a place to stay. grief is not a sign of weakness,
nor a lack of faith ...
It is the price of love.
unknown author
Regards Rumsey Smithson and Family
Phil McArdle
August 20, 2016
Jim and Tess Madelle Madelle
August 20, 2016
We did not have the pleasure of knowing Ned but Tess and I knew the McCarthy family very well, Aoife was a joy to be around. So sorry for both families loss.
Phil McArdle
August 20, 2016
Every time I was in Ned's company he wasn't just smiling, but beaming. Such energy, talent and creativity, and his kids flourished. He so happily encouraged my own (since successful) path towards becoming an educator I can only imagine his daily presence with his students. Ned burned brightly in his short stay, and such souls are so rare in our journey on Earth. Truly heartfelt sympathy for his family's loss.
August 19, 2016
Dear Tim, Terry and family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich and Debbie Cook
Angela DeBartolo
August 19, 2016
Tim and family
May the memories of Ned bring a smile to your faces that will fill your hearts with love. In prayer I send condolences.
Angie DeBartolo
Lesley Mitchell Jones
August 19, 2016
Dear Tim and Terry,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Ned. May the wonderful memories you shared with him sustain you at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2016
Tim, Terry and family,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Words are not enough in such a difficult time. Just know that you are in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Bill and Deb Przylucki
August 19, 2016
Tim, Terry and family,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and in our hearts at this difficult time.
Bill and Deb Przylucki
August 19, 2016
Tim, Terry and family,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Words are never enough, just know that you are in our thoughts and in our hearts at this most difficult time.
Bill and Deb Przylucki
Dennis Tetreault
August 19, 2016
Tim and Terry, So sorry to hear about Ned. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis and Pat Tetreault
August 18, 2016
Stacy
Mike Marion
August 18, 2016
My deepest condolences. So young with so much music left to share. His impact on the NFA Marching Band was obvious his impact on the students was a pleasure to watch. He impacted so many young lives in such a positive way. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Paula Thiel
August 18, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Paula and Ray Thiel
August 18, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Carol-Lynn Miller
August 18, 2016
I remember back in 2007 as a member of the committee to hire a new band director, I sat in a Conference room
as a band parent with 8 others listened to each of the candidates who came for be interviewed.
Ned stood out to me above the rest because he spoke about ear training first and to teach the children the importance of pitch and rhythm.
His first words were about "singing" as the Band director. They needed to feel the tones in their bodies.
I am so very glad that he came to be part of our community in Coventry CT.
A really great young man, musician, teacher, advisor and philosopher with his "special" quotes. A friend.
The kids loved his ingenuity and spotlight on percussion.
He brought new and a younger view of performance techniques and styles like John Cage to Coventry students, family & friends & community. He made the audience get up and participate.
He will so very much be missed in our corner of the world.
NED Made his mark in his short time here as a teacher and friend.
My deepest sympathy and prayers over your grief goes out to you, Aoife,
and to his parents Theresa and Tim and families.
May Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ and our blessed Mother hold Ned in their loving arms especially in this year of Mercy.
Blessings,
Norma Vivar
August 17, 2016
Tim and Terrie, No words can adequately express our sadness and sympathy for your loss. Wishing you much love, peace, strength and comfort.
Ann Renehan-Knowles
August 17, 2016
So sad to hear about the passing of Ned. What a fine young man he was. It was a privilege to have been his 7th grade teacher at St. Patricks. I enjoyed his positive attitude and enthusiasm for the arts and the drama productions that he participated in with us. He was an amazing young man and I am confident that he always made a difference for the better. He will be missed and I am so sorry for your loss.
Jane Sacrey
August 17, 2016
Extremely sad news. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Smith family.
Jack and Elaine Curran
August 17, 2016
Terry / Tim , condolences on your loss.
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