Mrs. Claire Smith

February 27, 1928 - December 21, 2013

Claire Smith (nee Bundens) age 85 years of Gibbstown died Saturday December 21, 2013 in Vitas Hospice, Stratford. Mrs. Smith was born and raised in Paulsboro and was a Paulsboro High School graduate. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for several years. Mrs. Smith was active with the Paulsboro Senior Citizens Club and she enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint. She is survived by her children, Ruth Smith of West Deptford, Linda Whitesell of Lewisville, Texas; her grandchildren, Michael, Tamara and Victoria; her great grandchildren, Haley and Parker; her sister, Harriett Young of Sewell; and her brothers, Allan Bundens of Mantua, Herbert, Gerald and Oran Bundens all of Gibbstown. Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Joseph M. Smith. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday December 28, 2013 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 9 AM Saturday until service time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in her memory to the General Fund of St. Paul’s U.M. Church, PO Box 209, Paulsboro, NJ 08066. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.