Raisa Afanasievna Smirnova, born in Klintzy, Russia in 1930, passed awayat home surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2025. She is predeceased by her devoted husband of 65 years. Having survived WWII as a child, she maintained tenacity and resilience throughout her life. She is survived by her two daughters, sons-in-law, grand-and-great grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and extended family and friends, by all of whom she will be dearly missed. Russian Orthodox funeral services are being privately held at the funeral home.