FORT EDWARD – Diane Smythe, 55, of East Road, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at her home.
Born December 31, 1958, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Elaine (Frey) Smythe.
Diane was employed as an account clerk for the Hudson Falls School System and was a Martiall Arts Instructor for the Murray’s Family Martial Arts. She loved her four dogs, and raising horses on the Hickory Hill Farm in Fort Edward. Diane enjoyed birds and was an avid naturist.
Survivors include her sister, Lorelle Arpino and her husband, Carlo of Dedham, MA; her nephew, Justin A. Arpino and his wife, Ashley of New Hampshire; her niece, Alyssa M. Arpino and her fiancé, Jesse Alvarado of MA; one grandniece, Aleigha Arpino of MA; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends may call Saturday, April 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
A Prayer service will follow the calling hours, at 5 p.m., at the funeral home.
Burial will take place on a later date, at Union Cemetery in Fort Edward.
Donations in memory of Diane can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
My dear niece Diane, I loved you from the moment my sister brought you home from the hospital. Being 11 years apart, you were more like a sister to me than a niece. I enjoyed watching you grow into such a wonderful adult. We shared our love of nature. Heaven will be a better place with you there. Love Auntie Linda or Auntie Dindee as you used to call me.
To Diane’s family. I’m so sorry for your lost. I worked as a substitute at the Hudson Falls Central Schools. I met Diane by working there.
I enjoyed her humor and her kindness. She will be missed.
Dear Smythe Family,
My son Samuel and I are so very sorry for your loss. Diane was Sam’s favorite Taekwondo instructor and he is already missing her presence greatly. Diane and I shared a love for dogs, horses, nature, and hockey, and she was always ready with a quick smile and to ask questions about how our animals were faring. My heart hurts with you, and my prayers for comfort surround you.
Jamie Grubb and Samuel.
Thank you for your kind words. I will miss my sister greatly, but it is comforting to know how many people’s lives she touched