Lucy DeHondt Smith of Heath Village, Hackettstown, NJ died on July 25,2016 at the age of 85.
She was born in Flushing NY on March 28, 1931 to Cyrus and Marjorie DeHondt. She received
a Bachelor's degree from Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA in 1952 and a Master's degree
from Long Island University in secondary education specializing in math. On October 2, 1955
she married Floyd Alfred Smith; together they raised three daughters in Oyster Bay , New York. Lucy enjoyed sewing, was an accomplished quilter and studied genealogy and the Bible. She
was a member of the DAR, the First Presbyterian church of Hackettstown, and enjoyed
volunteering at the Friendship Center daycare at Heath Village where she was a PenPal, Weekly
Reader and volunteer at many special events.
Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 61 years,3 daughters; Sarah (Terry) Becker of Bumsville, MN, Jenny (Mark) Sanders ofAlbuquerque, NM, Martha (Robert) Fico of Westfield, NJ, and 5 grandchildren; Lesley, Rachel and Kristen Becker, and Jack and Mark Fico. A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday July 30,2016 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown. Memorial donations
can be made to Friendship Center Intergenerational Childcare Center, 420 Schooley'S Mountain
Road Hackettstown, NJ 07840, Attention Jennifer Jensen.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those desiring condolences may be made at www.cochranfuneral.com
Condolences:
Patricia Hill Herron/President, PVP Chaper Colonial Dames 17C
#8
March 16th, 2017 10:57 am
So sad to hear of Lucy's passing. She was a darling soul -- I enjoyed meeting her through membership in Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century - Penelope Van Princes Chapter. We recently celebrated her life at our state meeting. Lucy will be remembered as a dear friend. Please know she will be remembered fondly.
Sandy Boutsikaris and family
#7
August 22nd, 2016 12:13 pm
Dear Martha, Bob, Jack, Mark, and all the members of the Smith family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of such a special person in your lives. We are thinking of you and sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Mike and Patti Altmann
#6
August 2nd, 2016 6:47 am
Dear Fico family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We can see how special she was and how much she was loved. You will all be in our prayers.
Valerie Williams
#5
July 29th, 2016 8:59 am
Dear Martha and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom/grandma's passing. I loved reading her obituary, it was beautiful. I will be thinking of you at this sad time and hope your cherished memories can help with the healing process. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love, Val
Donna Somerville and family
#4
July 28th, 2016 11:35 am
Martha and family What a wonderful and precious woman your mom was! And that is clear with the family she had around her. You are all in our prayers as you get used to the idea of her passing. But what a beautiful celebration is happening in heaven when such a faithful servant arrives! Prayers and blessings from California!
The Lorie and Rob Beerling Family
#3
July 28th, 2016 11:09 am
Sarah,Terry, Floyd and family We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. We are thinking about all of you and sending prayers during this difficult time.
Robin & Michael Ince & family
#2
July 28th, 2016 10:09 am
Dear Martha, Bob & boys; we are so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved mom. This is indeed, a very sad chapter. Ecclesiastes..."there is a time to be born and a time to die..." and also, Psalms: "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning". No matter when, no matter how, we are never ready for the final goodbye...& for me, the "joy" may come after more than a few mornings. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Maria and Dave Conwell and family
#1
July 27th, 2016 6:01 pm
Martha, Bob and family;
So very sorry for the loss of your dear mother.
Eternal Rest Grant unto her oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her
may her soul and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God
rest in peace. Love and prayers to you and your family.
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