Pat passed away Friday morning, July 8, 2016, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years of age. Born in Boston, she is the daughter of the late William W. and Ann E. (Connolly) Smith. Pat was a lifelong resident of Chelsea. She was raised in the city and attended Chelsea Public Schools, graduating from Chelsea High School, Class of 1958. After high school, Pat attended bookkeeping school for a couple of years. In addition to caring for her family, Pat worked as a bookkeeper at the former Carmel Credit Union in Chelsea for 17 years before retiring in 2002. In her spare time, Pat enjoyed playing the piano and crocheting. She particularly enjoyed crocheting large Christmas stockings for her children and grandchildren. Most importantly, Pat enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Pat is the wife of the late Arthur J. "Junior" Burge, Jr. She is the beloved mother of Arthur J. Burge, III and his wife Janice of Everett, William R. Burge and Victoria Burge of Chelsea, Dawn M. Sullivan and her husband Joseph of NH. Dear sister of James Smith of Leominster, Valerie Neaumayer of CA, Robert Smith of Milton, Barbara Smith of Weymouth, Richard Smith of Medford and the late William Smith. Adored grandmother of Billy, Christopher, Victoria Burge all of Chelsea, Arthur J. Burge IV, Danielle Burge, both of Everett. Also lovingly survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Tues. July 12. The time is still to be determined. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Funeral Home on Monday from 4-8 P.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.