Kathleen Smith

December 16, 2018

Kathleen F. Smith, age 77, of Toms River, passed away peacefully December 16, 2018 at Complete Care at Green Acres in Toms River. Born in Paterson, she graduated from Catholic University of America, then moved to Toms River. Kathy was a Communicant of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Toms River where she was a member of and Treasurer of the Rosary Altar Society and a bereavement counselor. Kathy was a former school teacher. She volunteered for numerous organizations including SHIP and VITA. Kathy was predeceased by her husband Jerry in 2012, and her parents Thomas and Mary Fitzmaurice. Surviving are her daughters Marybeth Werb and husband Dade, Carolyn Lindvig and husband Bruce, and Eileen Strzyzewski and husband Sebastian; four grandchildren, Jack, Tyler, Peyton Werb, and Emma Lindvig; sister Margaret Bradley and sister in law Dona Melberg. Also surviving are numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. Kathy will be remembered for her warm smile, her generous spirit, and her large, kind, loving heart. The family wishes to acknowledge the tremendous and loving care Kathy received while at Green Acres. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 PM at Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 412 Main St. Toms River, NJ 08753. Mass will be Friday 10AM at St. Joseph R.C. Church in Toms River. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Toms River. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association at lung.org.