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Eugene M. Smith

 Eugene M. Smith, 58, of Lowell, died Friday morning, September 2nd at Saints Medical Center in Lowell following an extended illness.
 Born in Ayer, Massachusetts, February 18, 1953, the son of the late Leonard M. and the late Claire B. (Green) Smith, he received his education in the Lowell school system.
 Before illness forced his retirement, Eugene took great pride working as a landscaper for most of his life.
 Among his many enjoyments, he loved the “oldies but goodies” music. He was an avid New England sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the New England Patriots.
 Eugene is survived by three sisters Sharon Rosenberger and her husband Robert of Palmdale, CA, Shirley Carr and her husband Scott of Middletown, VA and Rachel Van Dinter and her husband Robert of Lowell; four brothers Leonard M. Smith, Jr. and his wife Mary of Lompoc, CA, Nelson E. Smith and his wife Virginia of Winchester, VA, Stephen W. Smith and his wife Ann Marie of Lowell and Mark Williams and his wife Brenda of Lowell; twelve nieces, eleven nephews and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
 He was also brother of the late Ralph Smith.
 All services are being held privately.

Condolences (31)
  • 2011-10-10 23:43:39 | Shirley Smith Carr  - Missing you
    Eugene, I miss you so much, I think about you every day. I sit and just day dream about all the memories we had.. Love you, give Mom and Dad a big hug and kiss for me...
  • 2011-10-02 17:47:42 | Gene Landry  - A message to my cousin
    Shirley I'm so sorry to hear about Eugene passing and how he suffered ,he was a good man. This tribute for him is beautiful. I love all the photos. I'm also sorry for you Shirley,losing your brother. I can see how close you two were.. I hope it's a long,long time before you ever have to go through anything like this again. God bless you and your family.
  • 2011-10-02 17:29:52 | Shirley Smith Carr  - A short note to Eugene
    I cried when you passed away . I cry today still. Although , I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay . A golden heart stopped breathing , hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best. .... Miss you my brother Eugene, rest in peace... Feb. 18, 1953 - Sept. 02, 2011 ♥ Today it's one month.. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
  • 2011-10-02 16:37:23 | Shirley Smith Carr  - One month today 10-02-2011
    Hi Eugene, It's one month today that you left and went to heaven to be with family. I know that you are looking down at us and watching over all of us. I miss you, my heart aches cause I know that I will never hear your voice again !!!! I have your glasses here on my desk table, and yes they are open, I see them every day and think of you, lots of good memories. I remember one when we lived in Nashua, NH. When you and I were playing with the darts, you would throw them up in the ceiling, and I would get them when they came down for you, well this one dart came down alright, straight down in my head,I started for the door to tell mom and you closed the door and wanted to take the dart out so you wouldn't get in trouble, well I opened that door and went running to ma ( mom ) telling and showing her what you did to me..!!!!! She took the dart out and I was okay, no big deal but you were so nice to me after that.. I wish we could go back to when we were kids again.. And there was that time when we lived at 125 Branch St. in Lowell, Ma. Dad and ma were out and that you thought you were the boss, and you tried to tell me that it was my turn to take a bath, we you chased me down the hall and I close the door just right, and you ran into the door head first, knock you down and out,when you came too you just said "LET ME AT HER " Sharon was watching us, so you had to go to the hospital, and the doctors said that you had a concussion, when you came home you were so mad at me...!!! I could go on and on. We had a lot of good and bad memories.. Love you Eugene, some day we will be together again. I love you my brother..
  • 2011-10-01 08:14:47 | Sharon Smith Rosenberger  - A prayer for my brother Eugene
    As this new day dawns, we remember that this is the day that God has made and we rejoice in it in the knowingness that it was made especially for us. So, we recognize this morning that Power that caused the sun to rise, the birds to sing and the heart to beat. We declare that there is an awesome Power that is guiding and directing every activity. And this same Power is guiding and directing every activity within Eugene. We know with you that this Power is revealing Itself as the Life of Eugene. Every activity, function and process within his body is responding to the Divine Love of Pure Spirit. The words of this prayer are even now resonating within his being and revealing the Peace of the Infinite within him. We know not the outcome of this situation but we do know and give thanks that God is on the field guiding, directing, maintaining and sustaining him right now. We call forth the Peace that passes all human understanding for you. We give thanks for these Truths and are grateful that there is a Mighty Power at work here. Please know that the moment you requested this prayer, the process of healing and revealing was already set into motion. We affirm and know that Divine Right Action is taking place in the life of Eugene right now! And So IT Is. Amen. Love & Blessings, Rev. Hilde & the Practitioners of the Center for Spiritual Living ~
  • 2011-10-01 08:10:05 | Sharon Smith Rosenberger  - A prayer for my brother Eugene.
    As Eugene has taken on a new form, we know that he is revealing the Life of God right where he is, fully and completely. "in my Father's House are many mansions" and we declare that Eugene has found his new life there and is expressing God in a new and magnificent way. Having transcended "earth school" he has spiraled up into the "university of heaven." All is well with his soul. And for you and your family, the ones left behind, we embrace you in compassion, love and mercy and know that God's Love is carrying you through this time. We give thanks for this and for the magnificent life of Eugene and the gift that he continues to give.
  • 2011-09-30 07:14:39 | His son Eugene Brogan.
    To the entire family, I am truly sorry for the loss of my father. Although, I have not been a part of the family in such a long time, does not mean I don't remember him. He was a big part of my life for the 1st 5 yrs. I do have memories of us being together. Even tho I call another man my Dad, deep down I will always have strong feelings for my father. I loved him in my own way. Don't exactly know or understand why we (my sister Sara and I were not mentioned in the obituary but O Well, It's All Good!!! Love, Gene
  • 2011-09-26 21:45:41 | Shirley Smith Carr  - When I get where I am going..
    When I get where I'm going on the far side of the sky. The first thing that I'm gonna do Is spread my wings and fly. I'm gonna land beside a lion, and run my fingers through his mane. Or I might find out what it's like To ride a drop of rain Yeah when I get where I'm going, there'll be only happy tears. I will shed the sins and struggles, I have carried all these years. And I'll leave my heart wide open, I will love and have no fear. Yeah when I get where I'm going, Don't cry for me down here. I'm gonna walk with my dad, and he'll match me step for step, and I'll tell him how I missed him, every minute since he left. Then I'll hug his neck. So much pain and so much darkness, in this world we stumble through. All these questions, I can't answer, so much work to do. But when I get where I'm going, and I see my Maker's face. I'll stand forever in the light, of His amazing grace. Yeah when I get where I'm going, Oh, when I get where I'm going, there'll be only happy tears. Hallelujah! I will love and have no fear. When I get where I'm going. Yeah when I get where I'm going.
  • 2011-09-24 09:17:46 | shirley Smith Carr  - Miss you Eugene
    Eugene, there is not a day that goes by that I am thinking or you, I still can't believe that you are gone. It all happened so fast, I did'nt get a chance to give you a big hug and kiss, but I can feel you around me all the time. You are my very special brother, I just wished that I could of helped you with this sickness, but that was in God's hands. I know that you are at peace and having a big party in heaven with mom and dad and the rest of the family. We will see each other again some day, but until then your always on my mind and in my heart and prayers. I love and miss you so much Eugene. Love forever & ever your baby sister, Shirley
  • 2011-09-15 22:18:08 | Shirley Smith Carr
    Eugene, Today I received a box in the mail from our brother Stevie, it was all your stuff, in it was old cards and old pictures and things that meant a lot to you. They brought back a lot of good memories. I will take good care of them. I know that you are at peace now and in no more pain. You were never alone, I stayed by your bedside to the end. You are always in my heart and on my mind. I love you all the way up to the sky. Your baby sister, Shirley
  • 2011-09-15 21:47:36 | Shirley Smith Carr  - Eugene, Can you hear me when I talk to you ?
    Time passes by so quickly. But I guess I thought you'd be here forever. I never even had a chance to say goodbye. There's so many things to tell you left unsaid now. Can you hear me when I talk to you? Do the words I say ever make it through? Can you hear me when I talk to you? Cause I'd give anything if I knew. Every night I have the same dream. The one where you get to hold me. We laugh and talk until the morning. And then you vanish, yeah. It always leaves me feeling helpless. When I wake up and you're not there. Can you hear me when I talk to you? Do you know how much I'd love to be with you? Can you hear me when I talk to you? Cause I'd give anything if I knew. Living in this world without you I constantly search through my memories. Hoping that I find some treasures, that I passes over, yeah all that I took for granted, Means so much and I won't let it go. Can you hear me when I talk to you? Cause I never said somethings that I meant to. Can you hear me when I talk to you? Cause I'd give anything if I just knew. You know I never said somethings that I meant to. Can you hear me when I talk to you? Cause I'd give anything if I just knew. I miss you Eugene Love your sister, Shirley
  • 2011-09-14 11:09:41 | Shirley Smith Carr  - A letter from Eugene... With love
    To my dearest family, somethings I'd like to say.... but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I am writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said," I welcome you" It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man. God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on this list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over. I'm closer to you now, then I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead for you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I am in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. We will all meet again in Heaven...
  • 2011-09-13 08:47:46 | Shirley Smith Carr  - This is what Eugene would want to say to all of us
    When I am gone, let me go... I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve, a while for me if you must. Then let grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part.So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, call, I'll be near and if you listen with your heart, you'll hear my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone. I'll greet you with a smile saying, " WELCOME HOME "
  • 2011-09-13 08:29:08 | Shirley Smith Carr  - God's Garden
    God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful he always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for a part of us went with you the day God called you home. Love and miss you Eugene
  • 2011-09-12 23:21:54 | Shirley Smith Carr  - This is a message of comfort to the family
    Our Brother will always be near. He is still with us, a comforting presence as pure and refreshing as sunlight and air. And each time sweet memories bring feelings of peace, we will know in our heart, he is there. In the still and quiet moments of the days to come, may peace dawn for us in happy images of our brother's life. And may those images bring us memories so real that we can feel his spirit near, holding us and comforting us just as we remember. I love you all so much. Eugene will always be with us.
  • 2011-09-12 22:49:16 | Shirley Smith Carr  - Thinking of you.
    I am thinking of you today... I miss you !!! Please know that you will never be forgotten and you are always in my heart !! Please continue to watch over us !! I know we are surrounded by your love!! Revelation 21:4 And God will wipe every tear from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, no sorrow, nor crying. And there shall be no more pain for the former things that past away. Thinking of you always my sweet brother. Love Always, your baby sister. Shirley
  • 2011-09-11 22:38:12 | Shirley Smith Carr  - Missing you Eugene
    It has been 10 days since you left to go home to mom and dad, I miss you so much. I know that you are at peace now and not in anymore pain. I am so sorry that I didn't know sooner that you were as sick as you were. Once I knew that you were sick and in the hospital, Nelson and I jumped in the car and headed to the hospital, I stayed at your bed side every day. I was there that morning when you took your last breath. You were not alone. I miss our phone calls. Now that your in heaven you can watch over me, I love and miss you so much Eugene. Love your little sister, Shirley
  • 2011-09-06 18:03:08 | Your Niece Sarah  - To My Beloved Uncle!
    Hi Uncle Eugene, it's your niece Sarah! wanted to tell you that I love you and haven't been able to stop thinking of you! Sorry I wasn't there with you when you had your last breath, I tried to be but it hurt to much to see you that way and I want to remember you for you not at your last moments! You are truly missed and loved so much.... I hope you are having fun with your little brother Ralph, Nana & Grandpa Pete, and Grampy and many of our other family members... Can you tell Nana Sarah I said Hi and I miss her deeply... Tell her I still love eating Red Licorice...lol Uncle Eugene May you Rest in Peace and be free of pain.. Love Always, Your Niece Sarah! P.S Don't forget to watch over me and give me a boot in the butt or tap upside my head if I make the wrong decisions... Love you Always and Forever!
  • 2011-09-06 14:33:38 | robbie rosenberger and pam  - my most loved uncle
    uncle Eugene i miss you so much and thank you for the years you were there for me ...when no one else seemed to care you were there. I will never forget you, nor will i ever forget your last breath with my hand over your heart...i was with you like you were with me for all those times, i was there for you this time. Not happy your gone ,but relieved your in no more pain... i pray your happy in heaven with your family and our lord and savior. Peace be with you forever more my beloved uncle...i will always love you. Robbie
  • 2011-09-06 11:55:12 | Suzanne
    Uncle Eugene you will be greatly missed by many!! My heart goes out to the brother's and sister's...I am very sorry for your loss!! Sorry I could not be there with the family but I am so glad you had so many loved there by your side. RIP Uncle Eugene
  • 2011-09-06 11:02:14 | Myra McCarthy
    Shirley, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
  • 2011-09-05 18:13:37 | Bernard (Barney) Johnston
    I'm so sadened by your premature departure from this time we share together on this Earth. I know, someday, I too will follow you and join the family and loved ones in aonther place. I'm sorry I couldnt be there from so far away, but I'm glad others were there beside you the entire time. You're missed by so many. I'm sorry so few told you before today. Love you Uncle Eugene. Barney.
  • 2011-09-05 10:20:35 | The Van Dinter Family  - RIP
    You are in mine and Mark's thoughts and prayers now and forever. You are in heaven now with your mom and our dad may you rest in peace. Good bless every one in the family.
  • 2011-09-05 09:29:30 | Kathy (Wayne) Zimmerman & Jame  - With my deepest sympathy
    Dear Shirley, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I know the pain of losing a beloved brother at such a young age. They are always in our hearts. Our deepest condolences & prayers to Eugene's family & friends. May he rest in peace. Love Always, Kathy & Jim
  • 2011-09-04 19:56:25 | Janis & Matt Carper
    Our condolences to all of Eugene's family. I am sure he will be greatly missed.
  • 2011-09-04 17:24:18 | Shirley Smith Carr  - A note for my brother Eugene.
    Eugene, It's me your sister Shirley. I am going to miss all our chats on the phone. I know that things did not come easy for you in life. You are no longer in anymore pain, and you are with mom and dad. Give them a big hug for me. I was by your side when to left to go to heaven, when I heard that you were sick Nelson and I packed up and drove nonstop to get to be with you. From Va. to Ma. Eugene, you will always be in my thoughts,my heart and on my mind always. Love and miss you so much Eugene Your sister Shirley
  • 2011-09-04 17:02:11 | Shirley Smith Carr  - This is a poem, that I want to share with everyone
    And if I go, while you're still here.. Know that I live on, vibrating to a different measure behind a thin veil you cannot see though. You will not see me, so you must have faith. I want the time when we cansoar together again, both aware of each other. Until then,live your life to it's fullest. And when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart, I will be there. These are the words that Eugene would say to all of us... Love to all, Shirley
  • 2011-09-02 20:55:57 | shirley smith
    I love you and you are in are thoughts and prayers mathew misses the walks you guys went on we all love you.
  • 2011-09-02 16:52:49 | Juliet Smith
    My condolenses and prayers to Eugenes family and friends...You will always be remembered.
  • 2011-09-02 15:38:01 | Emily Layte  - With deepest sympathy.
    Sharon and Shirley and famiy so sorry to about your loss my thoughts and prays are wth you all.
  • 2011-09-02 15:05:08 | Helen & Joe Rosenberger
    Our heartfelt condolenses to the family and friends of Eugene....May he forever rest in peace.
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