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Patrica Smallman Obituary
Amherst, MA - Patrica Beth Smallman, 81, passed away September 15th, peacefully in her own home. The daughter of Harriette and Jules Kaufman of New York, she spent her entire professional career helping others. She obtained a nursing degree at Mass General and a Masters degree in social work at Umass Amherst.
She is survived by her son, Gabriel, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, siblings, nephews, and countless friends whom she loved dearly and considered family.
She was known for doing things in her own unique and amazing way. Her dinner parties brought so many people together as did her huge dogs.
She will be forever missed by so many people whose lives she touched and brought into her own.
There will be a lunch held at her home on Sunday, Nov 9th, at 12:00pm to celebrate her life with family and friends.
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Nancy Hamel
October 23, 2025
I met Trish years ago. She was engaging and offered sage advice on many topics. I also had the pleasure of working with her son, Gabe. He came from a loving, good place. RIP Trish your work on this Earth is done. Watch over your loved ones. I only wish you´d had more time to enjoy your new home.
Scott Cadwallader
October 23, 2025
35 memorable years with Trish... Moving forward seems so empty. Rest peacefully love.
John F Edwards
October 23, 2025
Trish was a wonderful neighbor, such a character and so unique !
Was always impressed with her energy and enthusiasm, the timing of her passing just as her new home was finished, is so bitterly sad : (
So gutsy, she dealt with the destruction of her home by fire and the construction of a brand new home on the site.
I didn´t know her well, but I always enjoyed my meetings with her, always felt a little bit pumped up when I would drive away
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