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Ann Smith Obituary
GROTON - Ann (Senecal) Smith, 68, of Groton, died at home on May 30 after an extended illness. Ann is survived by her husband, Bert; father, Arthur Senecal of Groton; daughter and husband, Kelly and Danny Klimaszewski of Groton; daughter and husband, Jill and Kurt Koehler of Prescott Valley, AZ; a son and fiancee, Scott Smith and Tammy Dann of Locke, NY; grandson and wife, Darryl and Janine Volpicelli of Nutley, NJ; granddaughter, Jessica Crispell of Newfield, NY; grandson, Kurt (BJ) Koehler of Prescott Valley, AZ; and great-grandson, Dylan Volpicelli. Ann was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Senecal; sister, Leona Myhre; and daughter, Wendy Crispell.
Ann worked for many years for Dempsey Insurance of Groton. Ann loved her friends, cooking, puzzles and laughing out loud.
The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 at Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton, followed by services at the same location. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ann's name may be made to Hospice Care of Tompkins County or Groton Volunteer Ambulance.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann Smith
Helen Patterson
June 14, 2025
I knew Ann from work and remember her work ethic and kindness. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend who is deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
May she forever rest in eternal peace with God by her side.
Martin Senecal
June 4, 2007
Bert, family, and ofcource Uncle Art. I was saddened to hear of cousin Ann's passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. Groton has lost one of it's dearest.
Susan Hurst
June 2, 2007
Dear Bert, Kelly, Jill, and Scott: I will always remember that absolutely fabulous laugh Ann had! As I write this, I am smiling! The Hurst reunions were always complete when the Smiths arrived. We could all be guaranteed a fun day filled with lots of laughter and love. May God bless you and provide you all the strength and encouragement for the days ahead.
Nancy Crane
June 2, 2007
Jill,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying that God gives you and your Dad strength today.
Marvin Smith
June 1, 2007
Burt and family sorry to read about ann's passing thinking of you at your time of loss. Marvin and Renee Smith
walker,susie ripley
June 1, 2007
We were so sad to hear of Ann"s passing.Please know that our prayers are with you all.
Susie&Walker Ripley
Ernie and Trudy Beebe
June 1, 2007
Dear Burt and family,
We are so sorry to read about Ann's passing. Please extend our sympathy to her Dad also.
May she rest in peace now.
Minnette
June 1, 2007
Jill,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Audrey Aloi
June 1, 2007
Burt and Ann were always dear friends of my parents and family. I will always remember her for her smile and laugh. She was a wonderful mother and wife. She is now with Wendy again.
JOSEPH DATES
June 1, 2007
I remember Ann, (and Maggie and l Lee,and Art) Staying at the house on Peru Rd. Burt and Ann courting a
Jacki Curley Brooks
June 1, 2007
When I first knew Ann Senecal it was when we were at Groton School. Ann was a grade below me, but when we use to pass in the hall going around the hallway monitors(do they still have them?) to our classes, I would have the occaision to walk and talk with her and then ofcourse we had different classes together, like "Gym" and "Home-Ec". Ann would always greet you with a very welcome smile and her blue eyes would sparkle. Ann was a gentle, soft and tender person who, if you needed help, would always say "why sure". Ann was very active in sports and I think(I'm 102) I remember her being a cheerleader. Ann, I feel now that she is nolonger in pain, but is at peace. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Bert. May your friends help you at this very hard time.
In Friendship and Sympathy,
Jacki Curley Brooks
PS I will be out of town this weekend, so I will miss the services, but then I would rather remember her the way she looked with her vibrant smile
Jack and Sally Corcoran
June 1, 2007
Dear Bert and family,
It is with our deepest sympathy that we read of Ann's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Jack and Sally Corcoran
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