Magdalene Smith
Magdalene Smith

Acworth, N.H. — Magdalene “Maggie” A. Smith, 63, of Acworth passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in San Diego, Calif. on June 29, 1952, the daughter of Floyd and Johanna Barnett. Maggie grew up and attended school in La Mesa, Calif.

She married Kerry Smith on Dec. 8, 1978, in Colorado Springs. They moved to Claremont in 1979 and then Acworth in 2003.

Maggie had worked for Morgans, Birney’s and Network Management Services. She was working for Valley Family Physicians.

She was a member of the Conn. River Rats Association. Her passion was gardening and her dogs and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

The family includes her husband, Kerry Smith; her son, Steven Chance and his wife, Lorraine of Claremont; her brothers, Michael Barnett of Phoenix and David Barnett of San Diego; parents-in-law, Ron and Beryl Smith of Claremont; sister-in-law, Karen Schofield and her husband, Paul of Springfield and brother-in law, Kevin Smith and his wife, Debbie of Claremont; nephew, Jay Smith and niece, Barbara Smith; also her family at Valley Family Physicians.

The family would like to thank Conn. Valley Home Care/Hospice for their care.

A celebration of life will be held at her home, 336 Heino Road in Acworth on Saturday, April 30 beginning at 12 noon.

Arrangements are with the Stringer Funeral Home & Crematorium, 146 Broad Street, Claremont.

To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.