Walter 'Harold' Smith, 101

SEAFORD - Walter "Harold" Smith died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Genesis Elder Care, Seaford Center. He was 101.

He was born Nov. 3, 1906, in Wilmington, the son of G. Sellers and Lucy Smith.

Harold moved to Seaford in 1941, and began a long career at the DuPont Seaford nylon plant, retiring in 1971.

He was a kind, gentle and giving man who was more concerned for others than for himself. He loved his family, friends and his farm.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 2007; his parents; and two brothers, Fred and Donald Smith.

He is survived by his children, David R. Smith and his wife Lucie of Seaford, and Ruth Morovati and her husband Shah of Chadds Ford, Pa.; his sister, Marion Dawson of Wachapreague, Va.; grandchildren, Andy Morovati, Susan Finizio, Amy Emeigh and Laura Garcia; seven great-grandchildren; close friends, Kim and Jake Sylvester; the wonderful aids from CHEER that supported Ruth and Harold for the last few years, Joye Wessells; daughter of his best friends, Art and Romalda Howe; and Socks his loyal cat.

It was his wish that there be a private family celebration of his life.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests a donation to CHEER, 546 S. Bedford St. Ext., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Arrangements by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.