Irene M. Smart 1927-2023

She was born March 2, 1927, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of William and Lena Flowers Page.

Irene was a homemaker. She was a member of the former St. Andrews Episcopal Church, where she was very active, including being a member of the choir and the Altar Guild. Irene was also a member of the Sweetbriar Garden Club and British Wives. She loved to read and enjoyed flower gardening and knitting.

Her husband of 56 years, Charles K. Smart, whom she married June 19, 1948, died March 25, 2005.

Irene is survived by her sons, Robert R. (Dorothy) Smart of Austintown and Douglas K. (Patti) Smart of Cleveland; her grandchildren, Julie A. (Curt) Stanislaw, Barry T. (Tricia) Smart, Robert A. (Kathy) Smart, Kenny A. Smart and Austin M. (Julia Edmunds) Smart; and five great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husband, Irene was preceded in death by her son, Barry Smart; her brother, William Page; her grandson, Michael R. Smart; and her great-grandson, Austin J. Smart.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions, in Irene’s name, may be given to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are by the Lane Family Funeral Homes-Austintown Chapel.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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