Obituary of Catherine E. Smith

Catherine Emanuel Smith, affectionately known as “Kay,” was 100 years young when she passed into God’s loving arms on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at The Clare Estates, Bordentown. She was born in Long Beach, NY in 1916, but was a longtime resident of Lawrenceville, where she was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville. She moved to Bordentown 8 years ago. Kay was a retiree of Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she was employed for over 35 years and considered herself a part of the BMS family. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Emanuel, devoted wife of the late Reverend Wistor “Larry” R. Smith; she is survived by her nephews Kenneth & wife Judy of Virginia, and Robert & wife MariElena Emanuel of Florida, and her dear friends: Grace Boushell & Family, Beverly Ritorto, Catherine Guarrieri, Cheryl Coffee & Family, Jill Cifelli, Tracey & Tom Gates, Marilyn & Dr. Brandt McCabe, Laurie Wilson & Family and other cherished friends, neighbors, and admirers too numerous to properly detail. Kay was widowed by the love of her life, Larry, in January 1984. Kay and Larry married in September 1949, after a seven-year engagement. They were deeply in love and totally committed to each other for all their years together. They travelled extensively and enjoyed life to the fullest. Kay was a loyal friend, second mother, devoted daughter, favorite Aunt, friendly neighbor, and caring confidante. Kay prayed several times daily, she was a wonderful listener, donated to several ministries and exemplified all that is good in the world. She was deeply religious, gracious in spirit, proudly patriotic, kind to everyone and a firm believer in the Golden Rule. A dear friend to many, Kay was a woman of deep and inspiring faith. Always smiling, she faithfully reminded us all that gratitude and God’s love remain of utmost importance in today’s world, often saying – “I love you, but more important, God loves you.” A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 2PM at The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. There will be no calling hours prior to the service. Interment will be held privately, next to her beloved husband Larry, at The Princeton Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.