Mary Ann Dorsey Smith
December 27, 1939 – August 20, 2024
Mary Ann Dorsey Smith of Carmel, NY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away peacefully at age 84 on August 20, 2024.
She was the oldest of nine children born to John J. Dorsey, MD and Ann (Mannix) Dorsey. Mary Ann was born in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC on December 27, 1939.
She moved to New York City as a young girl and attended Corpus Christi Elementary School, where she met the love of her life, John Smith. Married for 54 years, they were an amazing example to all who knew them on the importance of treating one another, and others, with respect, kindness, and generosity and always having a sense of humor.
Mary Ann had a love of learning and, after graduating from Bellevue School of Nursing where she proudly served on the Alumnae Board for 50 years, she went on to earn both her BSN and MS in Healthcare Administration. She used those degrees to work as a devoted healthcare professional for over 30 years. Outside of work, she loved to travel and meet new people from all around the world, leading to lifelong friendships in Yonkers, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was at her happiest when at the Sedgewood Club in Carmel, NY, where she spent her summers since 1951. She served as the chair of the Sedgewood Social Committee for over three decades, pouring her heart into organizing events and spreading joy to all those around her. She was also a long-time member of the Lago Mar Club and St. Sebastian’s Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Mary Ann loved to entertain and together with John, often hosted friends and family for unforgettable holidays, celebrations and gatherings. As the matriarch of her family, Mary Ann had the ability to make everyone feel welcome, and always left a lasting impression on them. Her warmth, kindness, and energy will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her adoring husband, John J. Smith, her parents, sister, Maureen Dorsey, brother, CPL William Dorsey and daughter-in-law, Avery Chappell-Smith.
She is survived by her loving children, John D. (Eva), Kevin (Marc), Michael, Patrick (Holly), and Hilary (Maria), her beloved nine grandchildren, Brendan (Jamie), Sven, Meghan, Emma (Chad), Owen, Ellery, Mara, Emeline, and Stillman, and great-grandson William. Also survived by sisters Susie and Margaret (William) brothers John Jr (Carol); Edward; Kevin (Kristin) and Robert (Lian), her brothers and sisters-in-laws, William (Loretta) and Francis (Pauline) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dozens of life-long friends.
Visitation will be held at Cargain Funeral Home, 10 Fowler Avenue, Carmel, NY from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. James the Apostle Church, 14 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Notre Dame School of Manhattan (https://cheznous.myschoolapp.com/page/giving/give-now?siteId=1660&ssl=1), 327 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10014, which Mary Ann was a proud alumna from the class of 1958.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cargain Funeral Homes, Inc., 10 Fowler Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512, 845-225-3672, www.cargainfuneralhomes.com.
