A funeral for Jeffrey S. Smith
Jeffrey Saunders Smith, 70, of Wolfeboro, NH, died Thursday, November 9, 2023.
He was born in Stamford, CT in 1952 to John and Jane Smith. He was older brother to Kimberly Tennyson and Kristopher Smith. He lived in Norwalk and Newington before moving back to Norwalk and graduating from Norwalk High School in 1971. Jeff graduated from Western Connecticut State University where he met his lifelong love and wife, Diane. After graduation, Jeff was band director at Ponus Ridge Middle School, Brien McMahon High School, and Norwalk High School. During this time, he helped form Musical Arts Conference and taught at Western Connecticut State University. Following his alleged retirement in 2010, Jeff moved to Wolfeboro, NH. He instructed and wrote drill for University of New Hampshire Marching Band (NH) and Westbrook High School Marching Band (ME), directed Strafford Wind Symphony (NH), performed in numerous ensembles, and judged for several marching band circuits.
In his 48 years of teaching, Jeff impacted the lives of thousands. He was more than just a teacher. He was friend, mentor, father figure, colleague, loving father and husband, and so much more. He will live on forever in his legacy.
Jeff is survived by his wife Diane; son Alan, daughter-in-law Amy, and grandchildren Matthew and Brooke; son Peter, daughter-in-law Cynthia, and grandchildren Bennett and Everett; son Jonathan, daughter-in-law Jaclyn, and grandchildren Landen, Brayden, and Dean; daughter Victoria; and niece Hilary Tennyson.
CALLING HOURS:
St. Katharine Drexel Church, Alton, NH
Thursday, November 16, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, Norwalk, CT
Friday, November 17, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
FUNERAL SERVICE:
St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, Norwalk, CT
Saturday, November 18, 9:00 AM
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Jeff's name to your local music program.
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome by Father David Blanchfield
1:40 Processional Hymn "Be Not Afraid"
4:14 Opening
6:37 The First Reading from the book of the Prophet Micah
7:17 Responsorial Psalm "The Lord is my light and my salvation ..."
10:10 The Second Reading from Saint Paul to the Colossians
11:11 Gospel Acclamation - Celtic Alleluia "Even if you have to die, close to my word keep faithful ..."
12:13 Gospel according to John
14:10 Homily by Father David Blanchfield
28:36 Intercessions by Ron Secchi
30:52 Presentation of the Gifts by Jeff Smith's grandchildren
Offertory Hymn "Gift of Finest Wheat"
34:32 Prayer over the offerings
35:11 Eucharistic Prayer
36:42 Holy, Holy, Holy
39:18 When We Eat This Bread
42:10 Amen
43:51 Lamb of God
46:30 Communion hymn "We Remember", "I Am The Bread of Life",
55:30 Eulogy by, Alan, Jonathan, Brooke and Matthew Smith
1:08:23 Father David Blanchfield
1:08:56 Blessing of the body "May The Choirs of Angels"
1:10:36 Conclusion of Mass
1:11:52 Recessional Hymn "Let There Be Peace On Earth"
1:14:20 Organ music "Just A Closer Walk With Thee"