Palmer, MA
Gloria N. (Norris) Smith, 90, of Hudson, former longtime resident of Palmer, died Sunday July 10th surrounded by her loving family at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Northboro.
Gloria was the beloved wife of 57 years to the late Donald W. Smith who died in 2002. She leaves her children, Wayne Smith and his wife Denise of Townsend, Cheryl Dougherty and her husband Neal of Hudson and Kevin Smith of Philadelphia. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Meghan Kotarski and her husband James of Hudson, Matthew Dougherty and his wife Lainie of Hudson, Andrew Smith and his wife Heather of Brooklyn, NY, Caitlin Dougherty and her fiancé Mathew Geary of Hudson along with her 3 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Vera Comeaux.
Gloria was born in New Iberia, LA, daughter of the late Pheo and Eva (Viator) Norris. She was a longtime resident of Palmer prior to moving to Hudson recently to be with her daughter Cheryl. She was a longtime clerk working at the Durand Sister’s Gift Shop in Ware. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Palmer.
Gloria was a loving wife, devoted mother and truly cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She took great pride in raising her family along with her husband Donald and always looked forward to family gatherings. Her loving spirit and gentle smile will be remembered fondly by all who loved and knew her.
A funeral service and celebration of Gloria’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. in the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (www.tighehamilton.com). Burial services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Brimfield Cemetery, Rt. 19/Wales Road, Brimfield, MA. A calling hour will be held on Wednesday, July 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice in memory of Gloria.