Name: Elizabeth Smith Life Dates: 3/12/1934 - 2/27/2011 City Of Birth: Enniscorthy, Ireland Pre-deceased by Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her husband, Gordon D. Smith; Her parents, John and Alice Dunne; her sister Kathleen and brothers James "Sonny" and Ambrose. History She is survived by her three sons Duane, Kevin and James Smith; as well as her sisters Mary Purdy, Alice Latter, and Bridget Burke; brothers Thomas (Patricia), Sean (Kay) and Patrick (Aileen) Dunne. Sisters-in-law Marion Dunne; Carole (John) Cooper, Nancy Daggett, and Gloria (Leon) Johnson and Brothers-in-law Trevor Price and Michael Smith. She also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces and nephews and her dog Max. Donations Donations can be made in Elizabeth Smith's name to the Memory Disorders Clinic 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Services Calling hours are Thursday 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Bartolomeo Perotto Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626 (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). A funeral mass is Friday 11 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Additional Information Elizabeth D. Smith (née Dunne) passed away peacefully in her home on February 26, 2011 from complications of Lewy Body Disease. She was 76. Mrs. Smith, affectionately known as Lillie, was born in Springhill House, Killagoley, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland into a family of ten. During nursing training in London she met an American GI (Gordon Smith) who she eventually married. Elizabeth moved to the United States in 1954 settling first in Canandaigua, NY with her husband Gordon's family and finally in Rochester. Elizabeth's first job was with the retailer Sibley, Lindsey, and Curr. She enjoyed telling the story of how she left Sibley's one St. Patrick's Day to join the Shuron Optical Company, doubling her salary. Eventually, Mrs. Smith gained employment with the Delco Division of General Motors, where she remained until her retirement. A few years later, Mrs. Smith began what would be her last position in the Town of Greece Assessors office. There she enjoyed learning computer skills and helping her many friends and neighbors from the community. Throughout her life she enjoyed countless hours cultivating her extensive gardens and was an avid traveler. She particularly enjoyed trips to visit family abroad in her beloved Ireland, throughout Europe, the United States and Canada. Although Elizabeth chose not to pursue her nursing career in the United States, her skills were not forgotten and frequently she dispensed accurate advice to family and friends. Her intuition and observational skills served many people well. General Motors presented her with a commendation for assisting the victim of an industrial accident where her fast action was credited with saving his limbs. Elizabeth was also well known for a rare sense of humor and style. Both of which seemed to come naturally to her. Her nature was to use humor coupled with well-developed diplomatic abilities. People were attracted to her easy and congenial nature. Mrs. Smith kept her Irish heritage very alive within her household. Elizabeth spoke Irish often and was a collector of all things Irish. She had a particular fondness for Belleek pottery and Waterford crystal. Like most Irish Mothers she was fiercefully proud of her children. She was able to support their decisions while freely contributing her point of view. Possibly above collecting Irish exports, Elizabeth loved clothes. Although, she was more than once heard to say, "I don't have anything to wear", her sons are willing to testify she had successfully filled most of the closets in the house. And she liked to be (gently) teased. Elizabeth realized the potential of her chosen country. She encouraged her husband to stretch financially to purchase their first home. And she added income-generating properties later in life. Elizabeth was an advocate for buying Chrysler stock when it was fewer than two dollars a share, just before it's genesis under Lee Iacocca. Who would have taken that bet? She also answered Iacocca's call when asked for a donation to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Gordon and Elizabeth Smith are permanently acknowledged with other donors for their generosity and belief in the United States of America. Elizabeth and her family are particularly grateful to the team at the Memory Disorders Clinic of Strong Memorial Hospital. With their expertise and care she was able to enjoy a good quality of life and remain home with her family. She also participated in several research studies through the clinic and took great solace in the knowledge that her participation would potentially help others if not result in a breakthrough for her personally. On her behalf, her family also extends a profound gratitude to Lindsay Bronson and Rosangela Folchini for their compassion, friendship and support of Elizabeth.