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Marianne Smith Obituary
Smith, Marianne M. (nee Malaun), 73, of Park Ridge, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Beloved wife of Rev. Kenneth Smith for 51 years. Devoted mother of Stefan and his wife Nirvana, Ethan and his wife Rose and Joshua and his wife Elise. Dear sister of Daniel Malaun. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Sarah, Donovan, Andrew and Evan Smith. Marianne enjoyed a 35 year career in education. She was a teacher and retired as Assistant Director at the Rockland Teachers' Center, Haverstraw, NY. She spoke fluent French and was a member of the French Club, she loved the arts and took many courses on art history in NYC, she was an avid crafter and had a million friends. Funeral Service at 11 AM on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 130 Berthoud Street, Park Ridge, NJ. Visitation 7-9 PM on Friday at the Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ. rsfhi.com.
Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Doctors Without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 in memory of Marianne.
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Karen Gazzillo
August 19, 2023
Still remember and miss my wonderful Marianne!
She was always such a great friend and I still love memories of going to New York with her to see wonderful shows!
Karen Gazzillo
August 19, 2022
Marianne, you are dearly missed. You were a wonderful inspiration in my life and always near in my heart.
Love you .. Karen
Kent and Jeanne Judkins Nunamaker
August 30, 2016
What a wonderful friend to all of us. Sorrow is not forever..but love is forever. May God be with you in the days to come.
James Zwiener
August 30, 2016
Ken
Donna and I would like to express our sincere condolences on the recent loss of Marianne.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Helen Keller
Jim and Donna Zwiener
Gary Burandt
August 30, 2016
Ken & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Marianne was a very special lady and left behind a remarkable legacy.
Gary Burandt
Carl, Karen HURSMAN
August 29, 2016
Dear Ken,,
We know you are missing Marianne greatly. We pray the Holy Spirit will bring you & your family comfort & peace. We'll always remember her sweet smile & kindness. It is reassuring to know you and Marianne will be together again! Fondly, Carl & Karen Hursman
William Simmons
August 29, 2016
Marianne and I played as children together when we lived on Troost Ave KCMO. I remember her as being nice, fun and a friend. I think she and I were around grade school age and she left a lasting impression.
judy McGee Mittag
August 28, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of Marrianne's passing. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Judy McGee Mittag
August 28, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of Marianne's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Sincerely, Judy McGee Mittag
August 28, 2016
Ken,
Memories of our youth and high school seem a long time away but still leave me with a warmth and deep respect for Marianne, you,and the friendship of our mothers.May the good Lord bless you and your family in this time of loss.
Steve Sturdevant
Karen & Tony Gazzillo
August 27, 2016
Lighting a candle in memory of an amazing woman who truly made a difference in the lives of all she encountered. Rest in peace, Marianne. You will always be in our hearts.
Love, Karen & Tony
August 27, 2016
Dear Ken and family
We were so very saddened to hear of Marianne's passing. She was such a unique individual who shared such a flare and zest for life and laughter and joy to all of us lucky enough to have been her friend
Sincere condolences
Mollie and Les Gallo
Ann ferguson Wilson
August 27, 2016
Dear Ken, very sad to hear about this loss for you and many others. May you receive strength and love from those around you at this time of grieving. Sincere condolences.
gary cowdrey
August 26, 2016
ken, sorry about your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
August 26, 2016
Dear Ken, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this grievous time. Marianne had so many friends at Westport, and was a friend to all. She radiated energy and enthusiasm in all that she did; it was so contagious.
I know if anyone asked her what the best part of her life was on earth, it would be, being your wife.
May God's love and peace surround and enfold you as you place her in the arms of Jesus.
Janice Thomas Cunningham
Diana Bentley Mooney
August 25, 2016
I pray for God's warmth to surround you and your children as you mourn the loss of a wife and mother. Grace and Peace to all.
August 25, 2016
Ken, I am extremely sorry to hear of Marianne's passing. I have great memories of her from both E C White grade school as well as good ol' Westport. God be with you.
Dan Izzzrd
Rich & Patti Wittig
August 25, 2016
Marianne was a great bright light whose intellect,joy and love shined on so many. Her love of life and those around her made her a much loved and admired person. You were always glad to be in her shining presence. We will miss her deeply and always value our times together. Rich and Patti Wittig
Jeanette Block
August 25, 2016
Ken, I am so sorry to learn of Marianne's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Jeanette Block
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