Gertrude H. (Hubbell) Smith of of Dedham, November 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence I. Smith. Devoted mother of Lawrence R. Smith and his wife Carole of Revere, Robert A. Smith and his wife Deborah, of Dedham, Stephen L. Smith and his wife Karen of Dedham, David F. Smith of Dedham, Kathleen M. Smith and her husband Joseph Murray of Dorchester, Barbara A. Smith of Dedham and Christine M. Smith of Dedham. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Sister of the late Robert Hubbell and Marie Crowley.
After graduating from Dedham High School in 1938, Gertrude attended Bryant and Stratton’s Business School. She worked at Liberty Mutual for 15 years in the payroll department and became supervisor before marrying and raising 7 children. Gertrude was a Girl Scout Leader, member of St. Mary’s Sodality and St. Mary’s Boosters. She was instrumental in fundraising for St. Mary’s School to open. Mrs. Smith cared for her children, grandchildren, in-laws and parents. She was an extraordinary caregiver and provider of joy in so many lives.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. DEDHAM, Wednesday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Gertrude’s memory to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St. Dedham, MA 02026.