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Pauline Smith

1928 - 2023

Pauline Smith obituary, 1928-2023, Findlay, OH

BORN

1928

DIED

2023

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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street

Findlay, Ohio

Pauline Smith Obituary

Pauline Lucille Smith

Pauline Lucille Smith, 94, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at 4:44 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born Nov. 28, 1928, to Wilmer and Harba (Brown) Cooper. She married John H. Smith on Sept. 3, 1949, and he preceded her in death May 6, 2018.

Pauline liked to crochet, spend time with her family, and do the daily cryptoquote in the newspaper. Pauline and John enjoyed camping at Kick Back Campground at Indian Lake. They would also spend the winters in Zephryhills, Florida. She retired from RCA/Harris.

She is survived by three daughters, Paula (Joe) Newell, Sharlene (Tom) Hunter, and Teresa (Gary) Patterson; grandchildren, Kevin Newell, Lisa Newell, Jenny (Mark) Wellington, Tony (Jenn) Siferd, Stephanie (Bill) Lynch, and Aaron Patterson; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Mildred (Paul) Dickinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Daniel Newell; son-in-law, Marvin Siferd; granddaughter-in-law, Crystal Newell; and siblings Thomas, Donald, Thelma, Marie, and Mona.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the wonderful care provided by Bridge Hospice Care Center and Palliative Care, Findlay.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, until the time of Pauline's funeral at 3 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice Care Center or Palliative Care, Findlay.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Sep. 26, 2023.

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James & Elaine Ensign

September 29, 2023

To the family of Pauline Smith: Jim & I send our condolences to your family at the loss of your loved one, Pauline Smith.
We saw how you took care of her, providing ways that she & her husband could be close to her family and be cared for. Later when she lost her husband, you continued to meet her needs. We will be praying for your family,
James & Elaine Ensign

Jack & Rosie Jacob

September 27, 2023

Paula & Shar, Thoughts and prayers for you and the family at the time of your loss. Thinking of you.

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