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Sylvia I. Smith, 62, of Manchester, entered into eternal glory to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late George J. and Isabelle (Abraitis) Smith. A registered nurse, Sylvia received her nursing degree and a masters in nursing and worked in the health field as a dedicated and caring nurse for 35 years, retiring from St. Francis Hospital after 27 years of service. A member and communicant of St. James Church she was active in many church functions, including the church carnival. She also volunteered at the MACC shelter.
A beloved and wonderful sister, she is survived by Elizabeth and Philip Medeiros of South
Windsor, George and Mary Smith of Vernon, James and Elizabeth Smith of Marlborough, and Kathleen and Thaddeus Obieglo of Rocky Hill. She is also survived by nine nieces and nephews, five grand-nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in her heart; and many dear friends and associates, especially Sister St. Henry.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. at St. James Church, Main Street, Manchester.
There are no calling hours.
The John F. Tierney Funeral
Home has care of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to St. James School, 73 Park St., Manchester, CT 06040, or to St. Francis Hospital Oncology Department, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT, 06105-1208.
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