WILTON — Ingeborg (Inge) V. Smith passed into the arms of the Lord on Nov. 4 at Albany Medical Center.
Born on Sept. 21, 1926 in Essen, Germany, she was the daughter of Louis and Erna Vignold.
Trained as an engineering draftsperson in wartime Germany, she worked near the town of Essen until her factory and family home were destroyed in a bombing raid. Emigrating to the United States in 1948, Inge became a devoted wife and mother, while continuing her drafting work in a long career with several architects, design and manufacturing firms, as well as with the Federal government. Her caring, compassion and generosity were boundless and will long be remembered and treasured by her family and friends, whose correspondence and visits always brought her great joy.
She enjoyed camping, gardening, crocheting and word puzzles; and her German cooking always brought delight (and a few pounds) to family and friends.
Inge was predeceased by her husband, Harry G. Smith (major, U.S. Army, retired). She is survived by five children: Dennis (Jean) Taylor Sr. of Wilton; Donald (Darlene) Smith of Woodstock, Georgia; Deborah (Wayne) Haddad of Fayetteville, North Carolina; David (Tricia) Smith of Newington, Georgia; and stepson Douglas (Cathy) Smith of St. Petersburg, Florida; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and several cousins in Germany.
At Inge’s request, she was cremated and there will be no calling hours or funeral service. At the convenience of the family a Memorial Service and celebration of her life will be held and all are welcome. A service for close family and friends will also be conducted at her internment at Hillcrest Abbey West cemetery in Savannah, Georgia.
For those who wish to honor Inge’s memory, please consider donating to Paralyzed Veterans of America (www.pva.org), her favorite cause.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Inc. Funeral Homes at 628 N. Broadway (518-584-5373), Saratoga Springs, NY. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
