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Beth Bossbaly
May 11, 2025
Laura, I think of you so often and all the laughs we shared... Happy heavenly Mother´s Day sweet angel!
Beth Bossbaly
January 8, 2025
I have been thinking about Laura lately as I was talking with the AMC crowd over the holidays ...I could not remember the song I so loved when I heard it at the memorial service so many years ago. Last night, I went to bed racking my brain...and fell asleep. In the early morning hours, I awakened and felt a presence and sat up and thought "There You'll Be" by Faith Hill, a beautiful lyric for my most kind, compassionate and loving friend and colleague...XO
I miss you so much especially when I see a chubby cat (you hated when I told you one of your patients overweight ) LOL. Rest easy my friend, you truly are the sweetest angel and so missed.
Marcella M Moran
May 11, 2023
It's been so long and yet it seems so fresh. What a wonderful person and superior veterinarian.
Maureen Morrison
May 11, 2022
One of the sweetest woman I have met. She introduced me to Classical Music which I now have a great love for. She was a wonderful daughter to Lois. May she be at peace.
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February 10, 2016
I think this may be the Laura Smiley I knew way back in 1972 - 75 when I was at Montana State University. She was always so kind, sensitive, intuitive and very intelligent. God speed Laura
Greg Martin
larry price
September 30, 2013
i knew Laura in High School. She was always the kindest and gentlest person imaginable. From what I read in her obituary, she fulfilled every dream she spoke about in those days and times. Reading that she had passed away, at so young an age, is heartbreaking.
July 1, 2013
I can't stop thinking about Dr. Smiley. She was so kind and gentle to my cat, calling him my love and baby boy. The world has lost a wonderful person. Deepest sympathy to her family.
rahmaneh meyers
June 18, 2013
oh, i am so sorry to hear that Laura has died! we lived as neighbors for years when we were both younguns, in fact i was the honored "babysitter" for andrea and laura many times, and just loved visiting with Lois as well. i remember so well the house, the girls's bedrooms, and the magical rock garden with water flowing through it. how can Laura who is younger than i be dead before me? i feel deeply for Lois, knowing how agonizing it was for my mom, June, to live through Micki's death, but for Lois, i bet you will find a way with your art to work through it as you have so many of life's ups and downs. Andrea, how hard for you! i still miss Micki, though through practicing Yahrzeit, i bring her close in and can no longer tell where she begins and i end. still, it is alot to deal with! deep empathy and love from one once known as claudia (505 913-1904 call any time you wish)
Ruthann, John, & Angela Giardino
June 14, 2013
We are saddened and would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Smiley. Our very sick cat,Tux, was transferred to Gwynedd and remained in the hospital under Dr. Smiley's loving care for 12 days in 2005. Thanks to her follow-up care, he is a healthy 12 year old. We have missed seeing Dr. Smiley and we hope fond memories will comfort and bless her family.
Evelyn Miller
June 12, 2013
We will always remember Dr. Smiley for her loving kind ways and how she cared for Rocky when he was ill. She always would take the time to find out how he was doing and when he passed it was Dr Smiley who called to express her sympathy to us. Her talents and warmth will truly be missed through out the community.
Darryl Millis
June 10, 2013
So sorry to hear of Laura's passing. Veterinary medicine has lost a wonderful ambassador.
Pamela Schott
June 9, 2013
Laura was my freshman anatomy partner at NYSCVM. She was such a gentle soul and a wonderful friend. My heartfelt condolences go out to all who loved her.
Chip Myers
June 2, 2013
I'm a bit stunned by the news of Laura's passing. This is the time of year (at the annual Vet Internal Medicine Meeting) that I always try to find my old friend. From our first meeting as classmates at Cornell Vet, and years together sharing family updates at ACVIM, it was always Laura's genuine warmth that shone through. She was always great with the animals, but watching her blossom through her family was a special joy. We all share in your loss.
Robyn Faye
May 25, 2013
Laura, you will be so missed. My human family and animal family adored you. You were loving, compassionate and the best. You kept our beloved Max alive for 2 extra years when others had given up hope. I will never forget how you reacted to his loss. You cried with us. You were the real deal. We loved you and will never forget you. Rest well.
May 21, 2013
As a client of GVH, I am sad to hear of Dr. Smiley's passing. I will remember her gentle manner and concern for my cat and for us during his illess. May she rest in peace.
Denise Takakjy
May 21, 2013
It was an honor to have worked with Dr. Laura Smiley. She will be missed.
Leigh Slavin
May 21, 2013
You will be forever missed and adored. I am honored to have worked with you, and learned from you. May you rest in Peace.
Leigh Slavin
May 21, 2013
You will be forever loved and admired, rest in peace Laura
May 20, 2013
At dinnertime on Tuesday of last week, Laura, despite being exhausted, came downstairs from her bedroom ............ and fed her five cats Buffo, Little Baby, Quode, Blubs and Schmalo for the last time.
Lisa Gross
May 20, 2013
Even after her death, Laura will live on in all our hearts.
Even after her death, Laura will live on in my heart.
All my love and sympathy
Rest in Peace Laura
Mary Ellen Benson
May 20, 2013
Please except my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Laurie (Greene) Baldwin
May 19, 2013
Laura was magical, everyone wanted to sit in her circle of light. You will still be shining in our hearts.
Britta
May 19, 2013
My deepest condolences to Aiden, Andrea and Lois...and the beloved friends and animals she left behind. May she rest in peace.
Lauren Trepanier
May 19, 2013
Laura - I am so, so sad as I head to your funeral...You were such a loving and supportive friend - always asking me how I was doing even as you struggled with a bad cancer... I was embarrassed to even mention my trivial problems. I kept your wedding photo on my desk for the last few years and thought every day about you. You reminded me that life is precious... I will always hold you in my heart...
Patrice Frazier
May 19, 2013
Lois, my heart goes out to you. My sympathies to you and Andrea.
Maureen Morrison
May 19, 2013
You were so tired and now you are at rest. The world has lost a wonderful woman. My thoughts are with your family. We will miss your visits to Wellesley.
Beth Amatelli
May 19, 2013
May G-d comfort your family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem...
Marci Moran
May 18, 2013
Our pet community has lost an irreplaceable advocate. You spoke for those who could not speak for themselves. You healed with a loving heart and velvet hand. You extended lives, befriended clients, and left this world a much better place. You will be dearly missed.
Holly Caldwell
May 18, 2013
Rest peacefully, Laura. My thoughts are with your loving family.
May 18, 2013
So sad to hear you are gone! I had always thought I would see you again sometime in the future. The times we had when we were young will always be remembered. Love you and miss you. Leil Hanson
May 17, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Smiley will be missed greatly.
Natalie, Alan , Woody and Buzz Eisen
May 17, 2013
You are loved by all you have blessed in your short time among us.
Jean Higgins
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