Paige E. Smith

North Brookfield – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter, sister and friend, Paige Elizabeth Smith, on November 24, 2023. She leaves behind her loving family, her mother Rita Auchy of Agawam, her brother Brian and wife Jaime of West Springfield, her sister Ericka and husband Neil of Worcester, England and her sister-in-law Tracy and husband Paul of West Springfield. She leaves her much loved nieces and nephews Trent and Leannah of Worcester, England and Payton, Amelia, Ian and Hailey of West Springfield, a step-brother Matt and wife Lisa and their children of Suffield, CT, her step-sister Lisa and husband Frank and their children of Sudbury.  She also leaves a close extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins in Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her loving father, the late Harvey H. Smith. 

Throughout her lifetime, Paige was passionate about nature and all creatures great and small, from the Maine moose, to the eagerly awaited hummingbirds on the front porch of her log cabin. Paige moved to her log cabin in North Brookfield, to create from scratch and to nurture her flourishing dog training and kennel business, Paige’s Basic Obedience Training. For 20 years she supported and developed close relationships with her clients, both human and canine. She held all of them close to her heart, especially the four-legged ones, and they held her heartfelt support and advice close to them.

Paige had a great sense of adventure and fun. She loved traveling and camping, especially time spent at Birch Island. Paige was dedicated to the Big Brother Big Sister Program and her Little Sister, Adamaris, has remained an important part of Paige’s life. Paige had close friends who were like family who loved her dearly. We will all miss her sense of humor and infectious laugh. 

She is crossing Rainbow Bridge to be with our dad and join every dog, pet, family and friend, all whom she loved. Paige will be deeply missed and is forever in our hearts. 

In memory of Paige, you are welcome to donate to Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue,110 Chapin Rd., Hudson, MA 01749 which was a rescue she was especially close to, or you can donate to any animal shelter or rescue close to your own heart.

Varnum Funeral Home is honored to have served the Smith family.

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