Saratoga Springs, NY - Mary E. Smith formerly of West Circular Ct. died peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on July 18, 2011 after a long illness to Alzheimer's. Born on January 4,1917 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Julia (Cherry) Tougas. Mary may be best known by many local families who have entrusted their loved ones to her care. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 76 years, Luther A. Smith who passed away on June 18, 2011. Survivors include three daughters, Claire J. Hannah of Ballston Spa, Mary Lou Smith of Saratoga Springs and Irene M. White of Gales Ferry, CT; one son, George A. Smith of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Margaret Sodemann of Gansevoort; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave., will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway 584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.