Contributions to the tribute of Sylvia Z. Smith

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David Acomb posted a condolence

Both Doug and Sylvia have a special place in my heart for a time of great memories and laughter. They were wonderful employers and friends.

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Karen Forrester Schleyer posted a condolence

I have such Great memories of Doug and Sylvia at mom and dads' house, and will truly miss her! Always meant to stay in better touch and regretfully never did. She was a truly Classy lady, who will be deeply missed. I have no doubt she and Doug are together once more, and can hear them both laughing! Love and God Bless! Karen & Bob

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Cynthia Zimmer posted a condolence

Joseph, I was deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great friend and very helpful during my difficult times. I will remember her fondly and will deeply miss her. Cynthia

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Mary Jo Vernam posted a condolence

Joe, So sorry for the loss of your mom. We are never prepared to lose those we love at any age.Thank God for "memories" as that is how we keep them alive. Take care & God Bless You and your family. Mary Jo Vernam

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Tom & Sarah Welch posted a condolence

Tom and I have separate memories of â€œMrs. Smithâ€�. Mine is of sitting on the back porch of the house on Main Street relaxing on the patio as the â€œadultsâ€� chatted or walking up the back road from the apartments. Mrs. Smith would be working in her flower gardens in the back yard. Iâ€™d sit and talk as she worked! When Tom and I bought our first house, Sylvia (I could call her that by then â€“ but Mrs. Smith still came out) gave use Rose of Sharon seedlings from the back yard on Main Street which we proceeded to plant along the back fence our house on Christian Ave in Rochester; then when we move to our house in Penfield and now in North Carolina. I have passed pieces of Sylviaâ€™s rose of Sharon to numerous friends and family. Her gardening is carried on through those memories for me. More frequently there was airplane crashed into NY harbor with Bank of America associates on board Sylvia had to call mom to make sure I was safe! For Tom, they are a bit different - very dark, cold, snowy winter mornings piling a bunch of restless boys into the van to go play hockey! The two Welch boys and the two Smith boys together with their momâ€™s -all over NY State. Sylvia was a true hockey mom â€“ getting up in the early morning s(4AM) to drive the boys to Geneseo, hosting weekend parties with the hockey team, and it was like she enjoyed it more than the boys!! For each of us, the memories are rich and we keep her alive in our hearts through those wonderful memories Tom & Sarah Welch

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JEANETTE WHEELER posted a condolence

Joe and Eric, So sorry to hear of your loss. We had a great time with all of you in Dansville and miss y'all. Time has gone by too quickly and I still remember you as teenagers but have now grown into great men and dad's. My best wishes and prayers for you and your families. MaY God bless. Love jeanette Americus, Ga.

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David W. Smith posted a condolence

Sylvia's Family, I will miss my Saturday/Sunday talks with my sister Sylvia. I do know that there is consolation to be found in the Bible. I share Romans 10: 9-10...FAITH and Ephesians 2: 1-13...GRACE. Too, your mom loved Psalm 121 and requested we use it in both grandma Ruth's and again in Doug's memorial services. Your mom did believe in the Good Lord but maybe not so much in the way we mortals choose to affirm that belief. She like my mom found Faith and Grace in their surroundings. Blessed be the fact that they loved their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I extend my sympathies to all her family. Love you oodles, Uncle David

Sylvia Z. Smith

1941 - 2009

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