Born in Salem, MA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Dobrowski) Nahornuk.
Mrs. Smallwood had worked as a teacher for the Lynn and Walpole School Departments for many years, retiring in 1998.
She enjoyed gardening, yard sales but most of all she enjoyed playing word games with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Steven T. Smallwood of North Attleboro, MA and a daughter, Melinda Smallwood and her partner Janet Belding; 2 grandchildren, Peter Thomas Belding and Allie J. Belding. She was the sister of the late Peter Nahornuk.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home 154 Route 6A Sandwich, Calling hours prior to service 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Interment at Sandwich Town Cemetery. www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com