Mary Ellen Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Niantic, Connecticut

Mary Ellen Smith

April 9, 1943 - July 28, 2025 (82 years old)

Niantic, Connecticut

Mary Ellen Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Niantic, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Homes

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Mary Ellen Smith

April 9, 1943 - July 28, 2025 (82 years old)

Niantic, Connecticut

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Mary Ellen Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Smith of Niantic, Connecticut, who passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard McAvay and Mary McAvay; her husband Paul B. Smith; her son Kevin Smith; and her siblings, Ann Matteis and Bernard McAvay.

She is survived by: her daughter Alicia; her son-in-law Daniel Walsh of Niantic; and her grandsons, Riley, Jack and Luke Walsh. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute and directed to the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at dana-farber.org or to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) at donate.nami.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Homes



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Aug 10

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Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home
48 Grand St, Niantic, CT 06357

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Aug 11

Funeral service

St. Agnes Church
22 Haigh Ave, Niantic, CT 06357

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