Marjorie E. (Paton) Smits, 71, of Chardon Township, passed away March 24, 2011, at the Blossom Hill Care Center in Huntsburg.She was born Dec. 2, 1939, in Almont, Mich.Marge had a gift of creativity that she encouraged and nurtured in her four children. Her love of the fabric arts allowed her to master pattern making, fashion design, as well as soft sculpture dolls. An accomplished master gardener, she also volunteered for the American Cancer Society for over five years.She is survived by her daughters, Robin (James) Mackintosh, Lori (Scott) Cooper and Cherl (Greg Gerld) Smits; son, Kurt (Susan Leung) Smits; and grandchildren, Cassie Cooper and Clay Cooper.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Smits.Please share your thoughts and memories and celebrate the life of Marjorie Smits from 1 to 4 p.m. April 10, 2011, at 9566 Robinson Road, Chardon, OH 44024.The family requests you please support the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 102 Cherry St., Chardon, OH 44024. Cremation was handled by The Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon.Information and online condolences at www.burrservice.com.