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Smith Bagley Obituary

BAGLEY SMITH BAGLEY Of Washington, DC died January 2, 2010. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley; six children; five grandchildren and a sister. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 6 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at O''Donovan Hall, Georgetown University. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3513 N Street, NW. Memorial contributions may be made to National Rehabilitation Hospital, Attention Dr. Paul Rao at 102 Irving St, NW, Washington DC 20010 or to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Attn: Dr. Steven Warach, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2540, Bethesda, MD 20892-2540. Arrangements by Joseph Gawlers Sons.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2010.

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Edward and Shelley Frawley

February 1, 2010

Dear Liz, Vaugan and Conor,
We just heard recently of your sad loss. Our hearts break with you all and our prayers are with you in this time of mourning and sadness. We pray that you can find comfort soon in your love for each other and your wonderful memories of Smith. God bless you all. Warm regards, Ed and Shelley Frawley and Nick, Eric and Vince Frawley

January 12, 2010

To the Bagley Family....
We were sorry to hear of Smith's passing. We spent many enjoyable times at Musgrove Plantation with him.
Our deepest sympathy,
Jenny and Carlton Hicks, St. Simons Island, GA

Eric James

January 9, 2010

To the entire Bagley family, my sincere condolences and sympathies.

January 6, 2010

Dear Elizabeth, Vaugan and Conor,
Just last night received the call from Fatima at the Embassy about your sad loss.
We will forever remember our times together, at Tony's in Azoia, your shared visits for my Mother's birthdays, and our last wonderful reunion at Refugio. After hearing the sad news last night, your Christmas card just arrived today. The photo of you all and our memories together will forever be remembered. Private messages to follow. Meanwhile, love and strength...a hug Vaughan and Conor.
Lots of Love,
Karen, Fredy and Nadine

RUI MACHETE

January 6, 2010

Dear Elizabeth,
My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rui Machete, Luso American Foundation, Lisbon

B. Ramsey (Rev. 21:3,4)

January 6, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Charles Buchanan

January 6, 2010

This news comes as a blow to all of us here in Lisbon, Portugal, where we enjoyed the Bagley family imensely during Elizabeth's tour as US Ambassador and Smith was official "spouse". Smith and I shared many times together, dinners, outings, ceremonies, some at the Sintra house (with Conor and Vaughan), and his original humor, outgoing spirit added to the fun. His loss is felt here. And Liz, we keep our friendship and are with you in this tough time. warm regards, Buck Buchanan, Luso American Foundation, Lisbon

david wallace holcomb

January 5, 2010

mrs. bagley and all children, if i could only let you know the fun as well as hard work i shared with smith bach in his days in winston-salem, n.c. i helped smith go door to door in his political days. i helped decorate his house in winston-salem. i went with him to his mother's estate guarry farms in greenwich to "steal " items for the n.c. house. in hard times, smith came to my rescue. we shared lots of time and good energies together! please accept my condolences in your time of great sadness.

The Arroyo's

January 5, 2010

Bagley Family, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 5, 2010

Nicole and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. xoxo, Beth and Dan Hagney

Nadine B. Hack & Jerry Dunfey

January 5, 2010

Dear family of Smith - we realize there are no words that can begin to address the depth of complex emotions you are facing after his death. We can only hope that you are surrounded by loving family and friends who are providing some measure of comfort to you during this time of grief. We have extraordinary memories of shared experiences with Smith and with many of you over the several decades we were his friends. We will miss him tremendously and will continue to hold each of you in our prayers and thoughts. With full hearts, - Nadine and Jerry

Kate Jackson

January 5, 2010

With sadness at Mr. Bagley's death, gratitude for his life and generosity, and condolence, prayer and love for Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, their children Vaughan and Conor, and for family and friends who are mourning his loss.

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