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Edward Smuts Obituary
Ed was born on May 22, 1964, in Wilkes- Barre, Pa., the son of Edward A. Smuts of Brattleboro, Vt., and the late Marikae (Petrello) Smuts.
He was married to the former Jennifer Upchurch on Oct 6, 2000, in Groton and had been employed since 1984 as a fire captain at Electric Boat in Groton.
Ed was a member of the St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church in Groton and from 1988 to 1997 had been a volunteer member of the Old Saybrook Fire Dept., and for many years been a member of the Old Saybrook Ambulance Dept.
His devotion to his family, his work, and his friends are what will define his shortened life.
Besides his wife and father, Ed is survived by his daughter, Caroline O. Smuts of Mystic; a sister, Maria Hyatt of Granville, N.Y.; and his stepmother, Janette Smuts of Brattleboro.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 67 Groton Long Point Road, Groton. His burial will follow in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to Caroline's education fund made payable to College America FBO, Caroline O. Smuts, c/o Essex Financial Services, PO Box 999, Essex CT 06426.
Please visit www.byles.com for the family's online registry.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Smuts
Mike St Germain
January 31, 2009
I have just arrived back in the area and learned of our lose. If there is anything i can do to be of assistance to you Jen please call on me again I am sorry for our lose.
Ken Brimlow
January 20, 2009
I had learned of Ed's passing through my daughter and some other friends. I wanted to extend my sympathy and condolences to the Smuts family at this time. I always enjoyed a few good laughs with Ed at work and always enjoyed our chats about work and other things. Ed was a great guy, and even though I am over a thousand miles away, I will always remember him. Ed will be sorely missed by many of his co-workers. May God richly bless your family at this time, and smile upon you!
Mark Palmer
January 14, 2009
Jennifer -
I just heard about Ed's passing, and I wanted to offer my sympathy and prayers to you and Caroline.
I've seen you grow from a young girl into the woman you have become today. I'm sure that with your family, and your faith, you'll raise your daughter to appreciate the memory of her father and the family you've made together.
Jessica Jorge & Louise Salvati
January 13, 2009
Jen and Caroline,
Although it was not under the best of circumstances, we are happy to have had the opportunity to meet Ed and the both of you. You are truly a wonderful family. Please accept our condolences over your incredible loss, but know that we are always here for you should you need anything at all. All of our best to you both, Love, Jessica and Louise, Yale
Susan Salecky
January 13, 2009
Jen -
Our thought and prayers are with you and your famiy during this difficult time.
Robb & Heather Whipple
January 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
fran proto
January 12, 2009
Jen, How lucky Ed was to have you caring for him. Your love was palpable. Please accespt my sympathy, call sometime and we will talk. He is your angel now.We will miss you and most of all Ed. Fran Proto, RN YNHH
Steven Jones
January 12, 2009
Ed's Family
Sorry for your loss.I knew Ed from work. You are in our thoughts and prayers.(Steve Jones E.B. Employee)
Jean Winkler
January 11, 2009
To the Smuts family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Toni and Stephen Johnson
January 11, 2009
Jen and Caroline,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
GEORGE WENTZELL
January 11, 2009
DEAR ED AND FAMILY;PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF YOUNG EDWARD.ALMOST 40 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE WE FIRST MET IN OLD SAYBROOK.wHAT A WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP WE HAVE ALL ENJOYED THESESEVERAL YEARS, THE SAD TIMES AND THE GOOD TIMES. AS BOB HOPE WOULD SAY; THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES GOD BLESS YOU ALL, MARGARET AND GEORGE WENTZELL.
Doraine Riley
January 11, 2009
To Jennifer, Caroline, Maria and Ed Sr. - please accept our deepest sympathy. We are in Florida and cannot attend the services. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
sincerely, Dick and Doraine Riley
Nadine Southard
January 11, 2009
Jen and Caroline -
There are no words that can take away the sorrow you feel now. Just know that there are many people sending out support to both of you to get you through this. Jen, you and Ed both touched my life - I will never forget him or the courage both of you had as you went through this journey. Call if you need anything. Love and hugs - Nadine
Barbara Long
January 11, 2009
Jennifer and Caroline. I'm so sorry for your loss of your husband and father. I was blessed to have worked with Ed at EB. He was a great friend and co-worker. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Podzaline
January 11, 2009
Ed was always a pleasure to work with. He will be greatly missed.
Mark & Kathi Springer
January 10, 2009
Jen & Caroline: We are very sorry for your loss. Ed was a special person, a great co-worker and a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Baker Family
January 10, 2009
Jen and Family,
We are all better having had a chance to know and work with Ed. He was dedicated to his job, and devoted to you and Caroline. He will be sorely missed. You and Caroline can always call on us, and you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. May the tender touch of Christ hand bring you comfort.
Dave Fernstrom
January 10, 2009
Jennifer & Caroline: Our thoughts and sympathies during this difficult time. Our prayers have been with you and continue to be. Sincerly; Dave Fernstrom & Elise Saltus
Charlie IV & Sandy Steinhart
January 10, 2009
Jen and Caroline;
Our toughts and prayers are with you both during this sad time.
Know that Ed was one of the most kind-hearted, humble persons I have ever had the honor of working with.
He will be deeply missed.
Walt Jay
January 10, 2009
Ed, the dad, I am very loss at your loss. No parent should have to bury his child. I did not realize you moved to Brattleboro.
Mary Cosey
January 10, 2009
Dear Maria and family,
My brother, Paul, just notified me of your loss and I want to express my sympathy to you and your entire family. I pray for comfort and peace as you go through the next few weeks.
Mary Cosey
Granville
Paul Labas
January 10, 2009
I know that this time is hard and your family has been dealing with pain and loss for quite some time now. I wish you peace and strength to carry you through. You have become my family over the years and I will never forget what good friends you have been to me. I am sorry for your loss and pray that god keeps you in the palm of his hand. Close your eyes and smile for he is with god now. I pray for you and family and ask for peace and love to keep you sustained during this rough time.
Tami (somewhere in time)
January 10, 2009
Jen & Caroline,
I am so sorry for your loss you and Caroline are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula & Rich DeLorenze
January 10, 2009
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this very sad time.
Deacon Peter Danesi
January 10, 2009
Dear Jennifer, Donna, Caroline, & Irene,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. We may be fifteen hundred miles away but we are with you in Christ's Spirit of love at this difficult time of your lives. May the blessings of our Lord Jesus fall upon you and encompass you in his love.
Ed Parchaiski
January 10, 2009
Friends of Ed Sr.
We're sorry for your loss...you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave, Andrea, Brian, Eric and Tyler Guest
January 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jean Leca
January 10, 2009
To the Smuts Family: Please accept my condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. As a former EB employee I have a lot of respect for the work the Fire Dept. does. Ed will be missed. Jean Leca
Charles Steinhart V
January 10, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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