Louise Elizabeth Smith, 87, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 3, 2015 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 15, 1927 in Taunton, MA she was the daughter of the late Anna Carew and Edward Carew.

Louise was the loving wife of the late Albert F. Smith whom she married in Everett, MA in St. Joseph's Catholic Church on April 12, 1953, and who preceded her in death on November 6, 1999. Louise met Al in December of 1950 at her best friend Peggy's wedding, while he was home on leave; he was the love of her life Louise is survived by her children; Judith Tyler (Ken) of Apple Valley, CA, Patty Smith of Leonardtown, MD, and her grandson Christopher. She was preceded in death by her son Peter Smith and brother Marion Habeeb.

She graduated from high school in Everett, MA and moved from Seattle, WA to St. Mary's County in 1978. She was a homemaker. Louise was the best mom anyone could ask for, she gave her children a fantastic childhood and only wanted the best of life for them.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father David Beaubin officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Christopher Smith, Pat Furey, Peter Smith, Chris Smith, Jackie Pope, Eric Pope, Pat Furey, and Rodney Madewell. Contributions may be made to ACTS (A Community that Shares) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, MD 20618. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.