Louise H. Smith of Mount Vernon passed away on December 30, 2002. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Smith was born January 1, 1917 in Westport, CT to Mary and Joseph Festa. Devoted mother of Marylou and Ernest Hughes, Robert Smith and Thomas Smith. Dear grandmother of Ernest and Cecelia Hughes and Jennifer Hughes. Devoted great-grandmother of Starr Louise and Megan Cecelia Hughes. Services were held on January 3, 2003.