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Birth	:	19 Aug 1925 Long Green, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	13 Feb 2022 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial	:	New Saint Josephs Cemetery, Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7002983, -77.3283005
Inscription	:	SMITH 1925 FRANCIS 1928 MARGARET 2015
Description	:	Francis Edward Smith, 96, of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022. Born August 19, 1925 at Edlou Farm in Long Green, Maryland, he was the son of the late Francis David and Julia Elizabeth (Guelta) Smith. He was the husband of 50 years to the late Margaret Virginia (Bouey) Smith who preceded him in death in 2015. He is survived by daughters Denise Lupp (John) of Littlestown, PA and Marjorie Root (Steve) of Emmitsburg; grandchildren Jennifer Bolin (Andrew), Sarah Drummer (Austin) and Nikolas Root; great grandchildren Heath and Cassie Bolin; brother Leo B. Smith (Eleanor), sisters... Read More	Francis Edward Smith, 96, of Emmitsburg, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022. Born August 19, 1925 at Edlou Farm in Long Green, Maryland, he was the son of the late Francis David and Julia Elizabeth (Guelta) Smith. He was the husband of 50 years to the late Margaret Virginia (Bouey) Smith who preceded him in death in 2015. He is survived by daughters Denise Lupp (John) of Littlestown, PA and Marjorie Root (Steve) of Emmitsburg; grandchildren Jennifer Bolin (Andrew), Sarah Drummer (Austin) and Nikolas Root; great grandchildren Heath and Cassie Bolin; brother Leo B. Smith (Eleanor), sisters Mary Maritia Smith, SSND, Dorothy L. Feaga, and Regina E. Class (John Robert) and the late Julia H., Albert M., W. Kevin Smith, William Donahue; brother-in-law of Sally Smith. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Francis graduated from Loyola High School at Blakefield in Towson, Maryland and St. Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri. He spent 40 years teaching English (and Latin) in PA and Carroll County, MD; retiring in 1990. He was honored as Maryland English Teacher of the Year in 1988 and Carroll County Teacher of the Year in 1989. Francis was talented in poetry and painting. He self-published several booklets of poetry, frequently contributed works to the Catoctin Banner, and held the honor of Poet Laureate of Emmitsburg from 2019 – 2021. His artwork won ribbons in the Thurmont/Emmitsburg Community Show, Carroll County and Frederick Fairs. He gifted many paintings to friends, former students and family. Francis volunteered for the Emmitsburg Library Board, Emmitsburg Food Bank, and Emmitsburg Lifelong Learning Council. He was proud to be the oldest participant in the Run for Life in memory of Father Darin Didier at Mt. St. Mary's University from 2011 to 2017, as well as the oldest participant at St. Joseph's Catholic Church for several years. Francis also enjoyed travelling the United States and chaperoning high school students on trips abroad as well as gardening and walking. The family received friends at MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME in Taneytown, MD on Friday, February 18, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, February 19 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 47 DePaul St., Emmitsburg, MD. Interment followed at the new St. Joseph's cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sarah's Place Women's Resource Center, Inc., P.O. Box 197, Sandy Hook, KY 41171 or a charity of your choice.

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Francis Edward Smith's memorial is located at: New Saint Josephs Cemetery, Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA.
When did Francis Edward Smith death?
Francis Edward Smith death on 13 Feb 2022 in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Francis Edward Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 39.7002983
Longitude: -77.3283005

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Parent

Francis David Smith

(1898 - 1977)

Spouse

Margaret Virginia Bouey Smith

(1928 - 2015)

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Coordinate: 39.7002983, -77.3283005

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