A beautiful soul with an open heart

HUDSON, FLORIDA — Christine (Smith) Raymond, age 59 of Hudson, FL formerly of Wakefield died in Florida succumbing to injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident while walking on October 30.

Christine was born in Melrose on March 30, 1965 to William B. Smith and Wilma (Holmquist) Amliw, deceased. Christine attended the Wakefield Public Schools. Christine was a beautiful soul who faced life with an open heart and a sensitive spirit. Christine will be missed deeply, forever loved and remembered.

Christine was preceded in death by her brother William B. Smith, Jr. and her mother Wilma (Holmquist) Amliw. Christine is survived by her father William B. Smith and his partner Donna M. Sachs; her step-brother Eric J. Smith; and her children Kevin Raymond, Richard Raymond, Cassandra Raymond and Steven Raymond.  

Private services will be held at a later date. Donations to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital at StJude.org would be greatly appreciated.