Marguerite Smith

Marguerite "Peggy" Newton Smith, 99 of Torch Lake, Antrim County, passed away on Mar. 16, 2015 at St. Anne's Mead Senior Care Community in Southfield. Marguerite was born July 25, 1915 in Pittsfield, MA, the daughter of Edward G. and Eugenia (Peterson) Newton. She graduated from Brenau College in Gainesville, GA with a bachelor's degree in English. Marguerite worked as a secretary for G.E. and Reader's Digest. She also was a Red Cross Staff Assistant stationed in Tunis, North Africa, during WWII. On May 1, 1945 in Pittsfield, MA, she married Dr. George E. Smith. After many years of living in Bloomfield Township, they moved to Torch Lake in 1979. Marguerite became an active member of the Central Lake Lioness Club and enjoyed the many friends she met. Surviving Marguerite are her children Jon Smith of Royal Oak, Steven (Jeanne) Smith of Royal Oak, Sharon (Dennis) Blom of Edwardsville, IL, Nancy Baker of Salt Lake City, UT, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George in 2009, her daughter Carol Smith in 1989, and brothers John and Edward G. Newton. Memorial graveside services will take place in the summer of 2015 at Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to American Red Cross, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Arrangements have been handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.