1914 – 2014

SUN CITY, Ariz. — Sarah Meltzer Smalley, 100, a native of Auburn, died after a brief illness on Friday, July 11, in Sun City, Ariz.

Sarah was born Jan. 28, 1914, the daughter of Solomon and Leah Meltzer. She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1931 and the University of Maine in 1935. She later returned to the univeristy, obtaining a master’s degree in English, which she taught at Sabbatus High School and at Edward Little Hight Schools.

Sarah married Sam Smalley in 1936. They had two children, Brian and Alison. Sarah was active in the Beth Abraham Synagogue Sisterhood and enjoyed playing violin, cooking, golfing and playing bridge. Many of her sisters and brothers also lived in Auburn, so family was an important part of her life. She and Sam retired to Sun City, where she continued these activities and added traveling to the list.

Sarah is survived by her children, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In her 100th year, Sarah was walking a half-mile daily, still reading, playing bridge and visiting her children.