Antoinette 'Annette' Smit Obituary (1950

CHELMSFORD- Antoinette "Annette" Smit (Badmington), 60, of Chelmsford MA, died September 21, 2011 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Forrest Badmington for 28 years. Born in Aruba on October 22, 1950, she was the daughter of Gerardus and Theresia Smit of Centerville, MA. She is survived by her sisters, Helene Smit (Robert Gopen), Marguerite Smit, Monique Pinney (Jeff) and Nicole Marcinkiewicz (Bill) and sister-in-law Joan Van Horn (Bill Gresho) and nieces and nephews Kyle, Sarah, Alex, Danielle, Nathaniel, Matthew, Amanda and Elizabeth. Annette received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Salem State University and her Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University. She worked at Racal Redac for 15 years, E-Runway and L1 Identity Solutions, Inc. until retirement in May, 2009. She loved to tend to her garden, enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, sister and aunt and will be truly missed. Annette was actively involved in activities at Trinity Lutheran Church. Visiting hours on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. Funeral Service Saturday at 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 170 Old Westford Road, Chelmsford, MA. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 170 Old Westford Road, Chelmsford MA 01824 or Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.