Adeline (Wilkinson) Smith passed away on August 3 at Berkshire Medical Center after a short illness, during which she was surrounded by her loving family.

Adeline was born in the Bronx on November 12, 1925, where she met her childhood and lifelong sweetheart, Joseph James Smith III. They were married on December 2, 1944, and lived for a time in Northport, Long Island, before moving to Becket in 1957 where they lived for the remainder of their lives, raising their six children, building their dream home, and enjoying their grandchildren and retirement.

Adeline worked at General Electric in Pittsfield for over 30 years, retiring in 1994.

Adeline is predeceased by her husband Joseph, her sons William J Smith, Joseph James Smith the IV, and Lawrence A Smith. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Rosanna Smith of Pittsfield, daughter Jacqueline V Smith of Monterey, daughter Michelle A Smith and her partner Anthony Pugh of Becket, and her son Thomas E and daughter-in-law Jodie L Smith of Middletown RI, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

There will be a funeral Mass for Adeline at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Lee at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to Saint Mary's Church, in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238.

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