Eilene S. Smith, 82

WARWICK, R.I. – Eilene S. Smith died Aug. 9 at home. She was the beloved wife of Irving Smith for 61 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Henry and Eva (Rakatansky) Helfand, she was a longtime resident of Warwick. She was a first grade teacher for Warwick Public Schools for 32 years, retiring in 1987. Eilene graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s degree, class of ’54. 

Devoted mother of Steven Smith and his wife, Tamira, of Bellview, Fla., and Nancy Jackson and her husband, Charles, of Warwick. Dear sister of the late Seymour Helfand. Loving grandmother Bryan, Renae and Andrew. Cherished great-grandmother of Caidance and Ryker.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.