Daune Smith Obituary
Daune E. (Nichols) Smith of Fairhaven, died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late William G. Smith.
Born and educated in New Bedford she spent the last 24 years living in Fairhaven surrounded by many good friends in her McGann Terrace neighborhood.
Survivors include her two sons, David A. Smith and his wife Dawn of Wallingford, CT, and Mark W. Smith and his wife Beth of Plymouth, MA; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and her beloved niece Susan Dansereau along with many other nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her 7 siblings and her husband.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 11AM-1PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Southcoast Health Cancer Center in Fairhaven.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
50 County Road P. O. Box 1447, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
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