GUILDERLAND – Mary E. Smith, 93, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Maude Wilber. She was an Albany resident for most of her life before moving to Guilderland nearly twenty years ago. Mary was an excellent baker and enjoyed flower gardening. She especially loved spending time with her family. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Smith, Sr. She is the devoted mother of Burnetta (John) Monaghan and the late Thomas Smith, Jr. Also surviving are seven cherished grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and son, Mary was predeceased by three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Mary E. Smith.