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Geralyn M. Gomez Smith, 60, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Oct. 8 at Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale-New Haven with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Brian Smith. Geralyn was born in New Haven on May 8, 1959, and was the daughter of Gilbert Gomez and the late Lorraine Czaja Gomez.

She had worked as a police/fire dispatcher for the City of West Haven for more than 30 years until her retirement, and later was a clerk for Hobby Lobby. Geralyn was a life member of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association, Inc; was past captain at Steven Heights Engine Company Five; and was an associate advisor for Explorer Post Three North End Hose Company. She loved animals, enjoyed going to Disney and Martha’s Vineyard, and had a passion for scrapbooking.

She was the mother of Albert and Brandon Smith; and the sister of Walter (Deborah) Gomez.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff on the Smilow North Pavilion 9th & 14th floors and to the Smilow Office in North Haven.

The visiting hours will be October 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2890 Whitney Ave., Hamden, on Oct. 12 at 10:00 a.m. to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Closer to Free Fund, Smilow c/o Yale-New Haven Hospital Development, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.