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At 53 years of age, Maryann J. Smith passed away on Monday April 3rd after years of battling overwhelming illnesses. She was born in Chelsea and was one of thirteen children of the late Leon Maxwell Smith, Jr. and the late Ruth (Henderson) Smith. "Smitty" as she was fondly called was raised in Chelsea, residing many years on Marlborough St. and has been residing in East Boston for the past 20 years. She attended local schools, graduated Chelsea High School and was active in High School sports. Her passion was football, she enjoyed all things related to that sport; cooking, hosting and preparing for "Super Bowl" parties for family and friends. As a young woman she worked for Calendar Linen in Chelsea as a "Flatwork Ironer", ironing and folding the large flat linens. Later on she worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant in the greater Lynn area and she enjoyed her time attending St. Rose Bingo. In addition to her parents "Smitty" was also preceded in death by her sister Ruth Smith, two brothers, Leon and Ronald Smith. Left to cherish her memory are her dearest sisters; Diane, Leona, Marion and Sylvia, her beloved brothers; Leon Saunders, Douglas, James, Dennis, Wayne and Richie Smith. She is lovingly survived by her aunt Marlene Tyler, uncle Paul Smith, her goddaughter Shannell Arck and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a host of cousins and many extended family members and friends.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a memorial visitation on Wednesday April 12 th beginning at 11:00 A.M. in the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA. A Homegoing Service will commence at 12:30 P.M. Services will conclude with an Inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a memorial visitation on Wednesday April 12 th beginning at 11:00 A.M. in the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA. A Homegoing Service will commence at 12:30 P.M. Services will conclude with an Inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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April
12
Wednesday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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April
12
Wednesday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
Starts at 12:30 pm
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