OBITUARY
Karen M. Ghostlaw Smith
April 20, 1963 – August 12, 2014
Karen Marie (Ghostlaw) Smith, 51, of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th. Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of Ernest and Shirley (Sprague) Ghostlaw of Norwood and loving wife of Daniel “Danny” Smith of Norwood. Karen battled breast cancer with courage and dignity, never losing her sense of humor. Her passion was her family, going to all of the kids’ activities and being there for all who needed support, even during her own struggles. Thirty-three years ago Karen was hired by Walter Dempsey of Dempsey's Insurance, and she devoted herself to the company, eventually led by Bobby Dempsey, up through her final weeks. Karen was the loving mother of Ryan, Kelli and Kacie Smith, all of Norwood; dear daughter-in-law of Joan Smith and the late William E. Smith; devoted sister of Glenn Ghostlaw and his wife Deirdre, Wayne Ghostlaw and his wife Amanda and Derek Ghostlaw and his wife Julie; cherished sister-in-law of Donna Oliver and her husband Clay, Peggy Silletti and her husband Andy, William “Billy” Smith and his wife Janet, Mary Ellen Smith and Linda Pungitore and her husband Paul; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 16, at 9:00 AM from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street, Norwood. Interment will follow the Mass in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Friday, August 15, from 4:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Karen’s memory to the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift. To offer an online condolence and view Karen’s photo tribute please visit www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com.
Services
- Visiting Hours Friday, August 15, 2014
- Funeral Mass Saturday, August 16, 2014
- Interment Saturday, August 16, 2014
REMEMBERING
Karen M. Ghostlaw Smith
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RECEIVE UPDATESBill & Caroline Brennan
September 3, 2014
Danny and Billy,
So sorry for your loss. Fond memories of school together with Karen who loved to laugh. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
The Brennans
Karen Mccarty
August 18, 2014
Love you Karen
August 17, 2014
Kelli, our deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your wonderful mother. Here's hoping you have lots of fond memories of her to cherish during this difficult time.
Scarpone Family
AJ Mazzola
August 15, 2014
So sad to hear the news, thoughts and prayers to the Ghostlaw and Smith Families....Rest in Peace Karen.
Patti Fruci Dickson
August 15, 2014
To the Ghostlaw Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
The Fruci Family
August 15, 2014
Smithy, sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. As always be strong.
Coach Hanson
Kathy Mcgowan
August 15, 2014
The world has lost an angel with a smile brite as the sun rest in peace karen and my prayers to your family
August 15, 2014
thoughts and prayers are with the Smith and Ghostlaw families
Paul Samargedlis and Family
Marty & Courtney Sasin
August 15, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Johnny & Maryann Santisi
August 15, 2014
Karen. We will miss your beautiful smile and warm and friendly ways. You were a special lady. You and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Thomas
August 14, 2014
To The Ghostlaw Family
Very sorry to hear about the loss of Karen
Prayers to all
Karen (Pepi) Thomas and Pepi family
The Coskren Family
August 14, 2014
Danny, Ryan, Kelli, Kaci, The Smith and Ghostlaw Families: Our sincerest sympathies for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pat, Linda, Patrick and Lisa Coskren
Michael Bialek
August 14, 2014
Danny,
My most heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your entire family for your great loss. I will keep you all in my prayers, asking God to make a special place in the heavens for Karen, so she may rest before she continues on her eternal journey.
Jane Morrison
August 14, 2014
While you don't know me I work with Joan at Coldwell Banker and I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace in heaven and that your loving memories of her will live on forever. God bless.
Christine Hamilton
August 14, 2014
Danny, Ryan, Kelli, and Kaci my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Karen was the kindest and sweetest woman and would light up every room she was in. She had the biggest heart of anyone I have known. I will miss her terribly.
Theresa Hamilton-McLean
August 14, 2014
Danny, Ryan, Kelli & Kacie,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was one in a million. Heaven has a new angel. I'm heartbroken. I will keep your family in my prayers.
August 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Lisa and Jordan Arbo
George Coddington
August 14, 2014
Dan and Family- From myself and everyone at JAE we are so very sorry
about your loss. There are no words at times like this. George Coddington
Robert Starr
August 14, 2014
I'm very sorry to learn of Karen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Denise Slifer
August 14, 2014
My love and prayers to Danny, her children, her siblings and her parents, Ernie and Shirley. They were at the foundation of the amazing woman she was and will always remain in my heart, loving, kind and intelligent.
Pete McDonnell
August 14, 2014
So very sorry to Kacie and family for their dear loss. Thoughts and prayers coming from Ireland. X. Pete McDonnell
August 14, 2014
Our condolences and prayers for the Ghostlaw and Smith families. May God Bless and give you strength during this difficult time.
The Cronin's (North Attleboro)
August 14, 2014
Our condolences go out to the Ghostlaw/Smith our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Madison,Jason,Remi,and Gary Kuphal (Franklin,Ma.)
The Nardelli family
August 14, 2014
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was a beautiful and loving wife & mother and a loyal friend to those that had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
Karen & John Kenny
August 14, 2014
Danny, thinking of you & your families during this very difficult time.
August 14, 2014
RIP my dear friend. I will miss you terribly..
Kerrigan Family
August 14, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for the Smith and Ghostlaw families.
Packy Mulvehill
August 14, 2014
Danny and kids, my whole family sends our love and prayers to all of you... She was the best !! I would be remiss if I didn't send my prayers to the Ghostlaw family as well.. Peace and eternal rest be yours Karen....
Dina and Kurt Gray
August 13, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the Smith and Ghostlaw family. May Karen's memory be eternal.
Bobby Dempsey
August 13, 2014
What can I say, I watched you grow from a girl to a young women to a wife and a mom. You were the best at each turn. On behalf of my Dad Walter, my brother Peter, and my son Patrick, we thank you for being part of our life.
Megs Griffin
August 13, 2014
Rest easy Karen. I will never forget you. I love you.
Erin and Ron
August 13, 2014
You are a true inspiration. Your strength and determination was like no other during your fight. We love you and will miss you so much <3
Dianne, David, Sammy, Coley & David Hayes
August 13, 2014
Karen your missed already by so many! We love you & and will NEVER forgert you!
Nancy Cawley
August 13, 2014
My heart goes out to the entire Smith and Ghostlaw families. Karen is just such a wonderful woman. She will be missed by so many.
Nancy Gillis Cawley and family
Ted Czyrklis
August 13, 2014
Danny and family,
Sorry for your loss.
Derek, Julie, Brian, Tommy Ghostlaw
August 13, 2014
We will never forget you Karen, you will always be in our hearts
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