Avis de décès de Sylvia-Mess Smith - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

PORTLAND - Sylvia Mess Smith, 92, died peacefully with her family at her side on June 18, 2013. Sylvia was born in Trochenbrod, Ukraine on July 4, 1920, and immigrated to the United States 1921. She was a long time resident of Worcester, Mass., living there over 60 years. She was the daughter of Sarah Burack Mess and Isaac Mess. She graduated from Commerce High School and worked for the City of Worcester. In 1940 she married Aaron (Archie) Smith, and they raised their family in Worcester. Her passion was her family. She loved knitting, reading books, the outdoors, family trips and most importantly seeing her sons, grandsons, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren as they grew and matured. Her husband of 64 years; her son, Roger Smith; her parents; and her siblings, Eli, Sheppard and Ida predeceased her. She is survived by her son Stephen and his wife Elaine; daughter-in-law Susan Smith; grandchildren, Scott and Kristen Smith, David Smith and Peony Fhagen-Smith, Tamara (Smith) and Scott Borowick, Kimberly (Smith) and Tray Biasiolli; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at Temple Emanuel, Worcester, Mass. A memorial observance will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, at 5 Canterbury Way, Cape Elizabeth.Donations in her memory may be made to Congregation Bet Ha'am South Portland, Gosnell House, Scarborough, or Maine Medical Center, Portland.