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The beautiful and most kindhearted Helen Margaret Smith lost her battle with Parkinson's Disease on August 30, 2023, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her beloved husband, William Smith, and their three daughters, Kara Radcliff and husband Jim of Clifton Park, NY; Nora Smith of Middletown, NJ; and Tricia Mavrides and husband Jason of Valatie, NY. Helen is also survived by her two sisters, Kathleen Moltzen of Warwick, NY, and Sheila Doheny of Bronx, NY. Additionally, she leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Penelope, Shawn, Ryan, Ashleigh, Ella, Cecily, Estella, Alexandra, Austen, James, and William, as well as several nieces and nephews. Helen had lifelong friend Bonnie, special friend Aline and many other dear friends whom she adored. She was preceded by her parents, Nora and Patrick Doheny, her brother Edward Doheny, and her sisters Patricia Doheny, Maureen Hohne, and Eileen Fontaine.

Aside from being a devoted mother to her 3 daughters, Helen loved her role as a grandmother and treasured the time spent with her grandchildren. She had a passion for travel, reading, and fashion, and possessed a beautiful talent for home decorating. Among the many places she has lived, her favorite was her home on Kinderhook Lake, where she created countless cherished memories. Helen also had a deep love for her pets, treating each and every one as the valuable family member they were. Helen enjoyed planning and hosting parties, and her Christmas celebrations were truly magical for her children and grandchildren. She also organized wonderful family reunions to keep the family close-knit. Helen never wanted to miss any parties or special occasions and thoroughly enjoyed attending them. She was deeply dedicated to her Irish heritage and her Catholic faith, which she instilled in her family.

Please consider a donation in Helen's memory to benefit the research on Parkinson's Disease.