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Jane C. SMITH

  • March 11, 1924 - October 1, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“Gram I will forever love you and miss you. I'm glad I was able to fulfill my last promise to you and hold your hand at you last moments. You will...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Lisa Sargentelli - Worcester, MA

“It was such a pleasure to be able to get to know Jane. She had such a great personality. I think I'm going to miss her smile most. We loved her very...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Melissa Morrison - Thompson, CT

“Mom, My heart breaks knowing you had to go but I know your in a better place now. Your the best mother anyone could ever have. I love you the mostest. ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: paula - grafton, MA

“Joan and family- My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jane was such a special lady and I enjoyed her sense of humor and her kindness. --...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Kathleen Barnard - Worcester, MA

“To The family, I only knew Jane for a little while but she became a very special person to me. We had an instant friendship. In many ways she...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Collette Gage - Oxford, MA

“It was such a pleasure to get to know Jane. She taught me so much, I so enjoyed the times we had together. What a great woman! ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Emily Pattee - Worcester, MA

“It was an honor to care for Jane at the end of her life. Thank you for letting us share in her journey! Thoughts and prayers are with family and...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Holy Trinity Hospice - Worcester, MA

“Dearest Gram, God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Chris Smith - Grafton, MA

“MOM I know how perfect GOD is because he picked you to raise our beautiful family! I miss you and love you MOST-more than words can ever say! ...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: joan going - AUBURN, MA

“Sorry girls,your Gram is in a better place now, I know how hard it is to lose another loved one and hope you guys all get through this together. I'm...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Peter Combs - Millbury, MA

“(cont.) I’ll always remember Sunday dinners where we got to hang out with Erica and Christina and play games like “hot & cold” with...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Alicia Grossi - Holden, MA

“Gram, You were an amazing woman, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. You were someone I always looked up to. You had all...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Alicia Grossi - Holden, MA

“gram, we have tons of fun memories. anyone would be proud to have a gram like you. you were always fun energetic and hip. you were the coolest most...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: christina mccall - millbury, MA


GRAFTON: Jane C. (Stencel) Smith, 87, passed peacefully October 1, 2011. Her husband of 53 years Joseph Smith Sr. passed in 1995. She is survived by her four daughters, Carol A. Sargentelli of Worcester, Janet M. Smith and her companion Harry Peters of Upton, Joan E. Going of Auburn, Paula J. Army and her husband Bernard of Grafton, one son, John A. Smith and his wife Ellen of Douglas, one sister, Irene Ohrn and her husband Carl of Worcester, 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren with another to be born in March of 2012, also nephews, nieces, cousins and her aunt Helen. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph Jr., sisters, Alfreda Letteri, Peggy Flaminio, brothers Ted, Stanley Jr. and Chet. She was born March 11, 1924 in Worcester raised there the daughter of the late Stanley and Viola (Bocian) Stencel. She had lived in North Grafton since 1963. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of David Hale Fanning Vocational High School in Worcester. The greatest joy in her life was her family and friends. She also loved to play bingo, bowl and do arts and crafts. The family wishes to praise the staff at Holy Trinity Nursing, Rehabilitation and Hospice. There are not enough words to say how much we love and thank you for your loving care to Jane while she was with you. You are truly angels from heaven living on earth. Flowers may be sent or donations honoring her may be made to Holy Trinity Orthodox Nursing Center, Resident Council Fund or Staff Gift Fund, 300 Barber Avenue Worcester MA 01606. Funeral Arrangements: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Jane Wednesday October 5th at 10 am in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 17 Waterville St. in North Grafton. She will then be laid to rest with her husband at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. All are invited to calling hours Tuesday October 4th from 5 to 8 pm at THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME 152 WORCESTER ST. NORTH GRAFTON.