Avis de décès de Barbara-P. Smith - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

BRAINTREE, Mass., VERONA ISLAND and BREWER - Barbara Peter Smith, 89, got her wish to pass away in her sleep, Oct. 23, 2011, at a Bangor health care facility. She was born Sept. 4, 1922, in Brookline, Mass., the daughter of Peter and Zoe George. Barbara attended schools in Brookline, Mass. She graduated from Boston University the proud recipient of the Scarlett Key, a member of Alpha Delphi Pi, and received a master's degree in history and a master's degree in English. During these early years she went to the Wianno Club, Osterville, Mass., where she met and fell in love with Stanley E. Smith. Barbara taught English at Scituate Junior High School for 25 years. She was always very active in Order of the Eastern Star, serving as past matron of Braintree Chapter No. 167 and Bucksport Chapter, as well as the Grand Martha of the Maine and the Grand Representative of the North Dakota. Known for her love of travel she visited many places throughout Europe with her favorite places being in New England, Cape Cod, Mass., and Vermont. When her first grandson was born with diabetes 25 years ago she moved to Maine to be able to help care for her family. Her three largest interests were books, travel and shopping. Barbara was a longtime member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Bangor. Barbara was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Stanley E. Smith; and a brother, George P. George. She is survived by her children, Barbara McCoy and husband, David, of Sagamore, Mass., Beth Surette and husband, Bob, of Hermon and Christopher Smith and wife, Patricia, of Torrington, Conn.; a sister-in-law, Eva P. George of Peabody, Mass.; and grandsons, Eric and Mark Surette, and Jeffrey and Michael Smith. The family thanks the entire staff of Winterberry Heights for the wonderful care and attention she had while living there. Private funeral services will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Gifts in Barbara's memory may be made to Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor.