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CLARENCE SMART Obituary


CLARENCE S. SMART, JR. (Age 94)  
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ella F. Smart; father of Mary Denison (Jim), Leslie McGowan (Kevin), Janice Thomann (Bridget) and Diane Melia-Anderson (Scott); brother of the late Clare Smart (Dorothea). He is also survived by seven grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, May 13, 2019, from 9 to 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National WW II Museum, www.nationalww2museum.org or mail to 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

Published by The Washington Post on May 9, 2019.
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Dear Smart Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I can still remember Clarence at the Bethany Beach house up on a ladder cleaning gutters in his 80's. He was an amazing man and his spirit was always so much younger and cooler than the rest of us. I always think of him when I see that pine tree he planted as a tiny sapling between our houses.... he had no doubt it would grow to replace the old one and look at it now. How lucky we are to have such great neighbors as you all... and we'll miss Clarence so.
Love,
The Consoli's

John & Kathy Consoli

May 13, 2019

My deepest sympathy to you, Mrs. Smart, and your girls on the loss of your husband.My mother, Anna Turner, considered you such a dear friend and you were always so kind to her. My sister, Margaret , and I have fond memories of babysitting the girls.
I so enjoyed meeting Mr. Smart years ago at your house in Bethany Beach and catching up on the news with you.
Our prayers go out to all of you.
Mary Turner Schneider

Mary Schneider

May 12, 2019

Dearest Leslie,Ella and girls, may Clarence be forever "caught up in God's beauty". God grant him rest! With my prayers and love, Sister Sharon

Sister Sharon

May 12, 2019

Clarence was such a great man, husband, father and grandfather. I will forever remember fondly our time on the Cheverly swim team with your Dad (and Mom). It was even more fun to enjoy our time visiting on the beach as adults. My prayers and thoughts are with the Smart family.

Monica Miller West

May 12, 2019

To the Smart Family, I was so sorry to hear about Clarence. I can picture him standing on the shore with a smile on his face. He was the beacon of the beach. We had quite a few chats in Bethany. Such a sweetheart. We will miss him.

Rita Spigone Deugwillo

May 12, 2019

Whenever I saw Clarence, he always had a smile on his face. I guess being the only man in a house of girls/women for 94 years, gives you something to smile about!

Linda Frascarella

May 10, 2019

Mrs. Smart, so sorry to hear of Mr. Smart's passing. Keeping you in our prayers.

Susan and Bob Iacaruso

May 9, 2019

I am extremely sad for the loss of my dear cousin. I am so grateful that my daughter and I visited Clarence, Ella, and all their family members about three years ago. Clarence was a very intelligent, talented man. He was so very, very proud of Ella and their wonderful family. He will be deeply missed. With love from his Kansas cousin, Mary

Mary Gordon

May 9, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ella and the entire Smart family. We are grateful to have visited with Clarence and Ella recently. With sincere condolences from David & Cindy Kulle

Cynthia Kulle

May 9, 2019

I am sorry to learn that Clarence has passed on. I knew him best from his work with the Prince George's Co. MD gov't. He was an excellent worker and a good friend. He will be greatly missed.

Bruce Abernethy

May 9, 2019

a loved one

May 9, 2019

Sorry to read about Clarence's passing. I fondly remember you both at St. Ambrose. God Bless you and your family.

Jean Tansill-Robertson

May 9, 2019

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Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village

3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, DC

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Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village

3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, DC

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