Gertrude Mary Smith

Gertrude Mary Smith, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts and was a resident of Hampton since 1966. Gertrude was preceded in rest by her husband, Bernard C. Smith, Jr.; parents, Thomas Joseph and Florence Agnes Wilman; sister, Helen Hammond; and brother, Robert Wilman. She is survived by her son, Bernard C. Smith III (Laura); daughters, Peggy Farr-Gaskins (Jim), Suzi S. Perry, and Rosemarie S. Pulvino (John); nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A service celebrating Gertrude’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 512 Burckroe Avenue, in Hampton. Inurnment will follow at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to Dr. Edu Mohammad and the staff at Sentara CarePlex, and the staff at Visiting Angels. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Thrift Store Fund. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.