Irene M. Smith

Irene Martha Smith, 84, of Lyndonville, VT passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home in Lyndonville, VT.

Irene was born on April 20, 1938 the second eldest daughter to Leo and Virginia (Botham) Locklin. 

She was born in South Wheelock on the family farm.  Between the ages of three and seven her family moved three times before eventually moving back to the family farm in South Wheelock after her grandmothers’ death in 1945.

The family eventually moved to St. Johnsbury Center where she completed her seventh and eighth grade school year. She then graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1956.  In 1959, she married Murdo (Sonny) Smith and they had four children.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother loving all her family very much.  Her passion was playing bingo with her family and friends.  She was honored in 2021 for her lifelong commitment to the Moose Lodge 1779, Chapter 1021 in St. Johnsbury, VT.  She enjoyed preparing the meals for the many events there.  Rene loved watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events including racing, ice hockey, baseball, softball and basketball.  For ten years, she operated Rene’s Baked Potato booth at the Caledonia County Fair. 

The family would like to thank her two special caregivers, Patti Taylor and Judith Smith. 

Survivors include her son, Michael Smith and wife Brenda of St. Johnsbury, VT; daughters, Cindy Hall and husband Jeff of West Burke, VT and Linda Smith Leach of St. Johnsbury, VT;  her step daughter, Shari Grant and family; 2 sisters: Alice Bean of Lyndonville and Carol Anne Bowles of Lyndonville, 5 grandchildren, Shawna Whitcomb and husband Todd, Shyanne Farnsworth and husband Curtis, Michael “Mikey” Smith Jr and partner Morgan Poulin, Cody Smith and partner Desiree Boivin and Jessica Smith; 7 great-grandchildren, Kadienne Whitcomb, Taylor and Logan Farnsworth, Scarlett and  Harvee Smith and Addisen and Ainslee Irene Smith; sisters-in-law, Sandra Locklin and Dolores Smith; many nieces and nephews.

Irene was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Murdo; her son, David; grandsons,  Collin Smith and Jeremy Grant; brother, Duane “Bucky” Locklin and sisters, Elaine Petty, Anita Zentz and Shirley Bennett;  her in laws, Gerald Smith, Ginny and Tommy Buck, Joyce and Bob Drummond, Fred and Betty Smith, Carroll Bean, Paul Petty and Tom Garrity; her niece, Sylvia J Drummond Morgan.

She was known throughout the community as “Gram Smith” to all.

Friends may call on the family from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Guibord Funeral Home, 15 Main Street in Lyndonville, VT on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Guibord Funeral Home with John Sleeper officiating. 

Burial will take place on May 16, 2023 at 11am at St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.guibordfh.com.

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A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery.