Irene L. Smith's Obituary
Irene Louise (Dettman) Smith, 98, died June 22, 2015 surrounded by family at the Hospice of the Chesapeake, in Harwood, MD. She passed away after a brief illness.
She was born in Northbrook, IL to Fredrick Dettman and Matilda (Meyer) Dettman. Irene was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Eberlein, Evelyn Walker, and Herbert Dettman. She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Arthur E. Smith; her sister, Lorraine Georgeff; three children, Robert L. Smith, Susan S. Potter, and Barbara I. Smith; two grandchildren, Daniel Potter and Karen Munn; and one great-grandchild, Benjamin Munn.
Irene’s family was the center of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her great-grandson was the apple of her eye. She was an avid card player, bridge being her favorite.
She and her husband raised their family in Manchester, CT. They spent many years as snowbirds in Florida, and retired to Annapolis in 1998.
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