Obituary for Jean B. Smith Jean B. Smith, 82, of South Plymouth, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. Born on February 29, 1936, in Norwich, Jean was the daughter of Jason and Victoria (Bachanas) Belden. After high school, Jean attended Pierce Business School in Philadelphia and then was employed by the Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceutical Company. In 1959, she married Reland Smith. They were married for 58 years prior to Reland’s death on November 14, 2017. Soon after their marriage, they purchased a dairy farm in South Plymouth that continues to operate today by the work of their son, Jeffrey, and grandson, Joseph. Jean is survived her children Jeffrey (Deanna) Smith, Marie (Dr. Peter) Ward, Christine (Michael) Portelli, and Lisa (Phillip) Proskine; nine grandchildren Marybeth and Susan Ward, Kaitlin Miller, Scott Smith, Joseph Smith, Eric and Michael Portelli, and Ashley and Theron Proskine; six great-grandchildren Joseph Portelli, Gabriella and Gavin Portelli, Callie and Abel James, and Kinsley Smith; and sister Patricia Bartlett-Tretiak. In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was predeceased by her sister, Kathleen Tamsett. To honor Jean’s wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. To send flowers to the family of Jean B. Smith, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Order Flowers Immediate Need Contact Us / Location 68 South Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815 Phone: 607-336-3993 Fax: 607-334-9339 Email: wilsonfhny@gmail.com Home The Wilson Difference Flowers We’re sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased. Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase. Thank you. Okay We’re sorry but there are no candles available for lighting. Thank you. Ok You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click “Continue” otherwise please click “Select Another”. Thank you. Select another Continue In Memory of Jean B. Smith 1936 – 2018 Menu Send Flowers Plant a Tree In Memory of Your Loved One Click Here Family Log-In Click Here Subscribe to Updates Click Here Obituary for Jean B. Smith Jean B. Smith, 82, of South Plymouth, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. Born on February 29, 1936, in Norwich, Jean was the daughter of Jason and Victoria (Bachanas) Belden. After high school, Jean attended Pierce Business School in Philadelphia and then was employed by the Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceutical Company. In 1959, she married Reland Smith. They were married for 58 years prior to Reland’s death on November 14, 2017. Soon after their marriage, they purchased a dairy farm in South Plymouth that continues to operate today by the work of their son, Jeffrey, and grandson, Joseph. Jean is survived her children Jeffrey (Deanna) Smith, Marie (Dr. Peter) Ward, Christine (Michael) Portelli, and Lisa (Phillip) Proskine; nine grandchildren Marybeth and Susan Ward, Kaitlin Miller, Scott Smith, Joseph Smith, Eric and Michael Portelli, and Ashley and Theron Proskine; six great-grandchildren Joseph Portelli, Gabriella and Gavin Portelli, Callie and Abel James, and Kinsley Smith; and sister Patricia Bartlett-Tretiak. In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was predeceased by her sister, Kathleen Tamsett. To honor Jean’s wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. To send flowers to the family of Jean B. Smith, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Order Flowers Printable Share on Facebook Memorial Tribute Website Proudly Provided by: Wilson Funeral Home 68 South Broad Street Norwich, New York, United States Phone: 607-336-3993 Map | Directions | Contact Us
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Death notice for the town of: Norwich, state: New York