Alice H. Smith

Ipswich, MA – Alice H. Smith, 88, of Ipswich, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Alice was born July 8, 1934 in Sommerville, MA, daughter of the late Wilbur H. and Alice H. (Thomas) Crossland. She was the third of five children and the oldest daughter. At the age of 2 they moved to Maine (first Portland, then Scarborough). At 10 her family moved to Seabrook, NH where she lived until meeting and marrying the love of her life, William R Smith. They met December 1960, through her brother Roy, and married June 9, 1962. They had a collaborative and caring relationship, based on mutual support, shared values and a deep love for each other. They recently celebrated their 61st anniversary together, hand in hand. After getting married, Bill and Alice built a house in Tewksbury, MA with the help of Bill’s father and family. Soon their house became a home full of love. Within just a few years they became parents to Paula, their daughter, and Jeffrey, their son. They got their first Tibetan Terriers (Prince, Susie and Goldie) which led to Alice’s passion in breeding, showing and caring for dogs. Alice was a truly dedicated mom and homemaker. In 1971, they purchased land in Ipswich, MA and built a new home overlooking a pond and stream. Weekends were spent working in their large garden, which provided food throughout the year. Alice loved fresh fruits and vegetables. She made meals and desserts regularly from scratch, always having a delicious dessert at hand for Bill and the kids. Bill and Alice had a wonderful greenhouse where they collected orchids and cared for many plants over the years. Family and home were her passions. Throughout her life, she was especially close to her sister Barbara who remained in Seabrook. They would spend Sundays together, going to bingo, playing cards with childhood girlfriends, driving along the coast (regardless of weather conditions) and shopping. They looked forward to their time together and were the best of friends. Barbara passed away five years ago and her daughter, Deborah Moore, has been a very close friend and invaluable help to her since. Alice was an active member of the Tibetan Terrier Club of America and was involved with other local dog clubs. Her friends through the dog communities became extended family members over the years. In addition to her husband, surviving family members include her daughter, Paula and her partner John Ahart of Kinnelon, NJ; son, Jeffrey and his wife Cherith of Jamestown, ND; grandchildren, Daniel and Cara and Jonathon, Alexis and Hannah; 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Four Corners Church, 1 Farm Lane, Seabrook, NH 03874. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Arrangements are by Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton. Flowers are welcome or if desired, donations may be made to MPN Research Foundation by clicking here or by mail to 180 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1870, Chicago, IL 60601.

Alice H. Smith

July 8, 1934 - June 24, 2023