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

BANGOR - Barbara W. Smith, 71, died peacefully Feb. 24, 2009, in the loving care of her family. She was born Nov. 12, 1937, in Rumford, the daughter of Emile J. and Teresa Waite. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Duane A. Smith. Barbara graduated from Rumford High School and attended Mercy School of Nursing, Class of 1958. After raising a family in Aroostook County, she worked for many years as a registered nurse at Caribou Nursing Home and then with seniors at Old Town Family Housing Authority's Congregant Housing program. In her retirement, she volunteered first at Bangor Public Library and then found her niche as a volunteer for Eastern Maine Medical Center's Rosscare's Telecare. For the last five years she brought her sense of humor to the calls she made to local shut-ins and in the process made many special friends. Barbara will be remembered for her love of family and for her remarkable sense of humor. No matter the circumstance, she always found something to laugh about. She is survived by two sons, Stephen Smith and his wife, Theresa Smith, of Burlington, N.C., and Gregory Smith and his wife, Janie Smith, of Presque Isle; and her daughter, Andrea Blunt of Bangor. Barbara was a much loved grandmother. She will be remembered as Grammy B by her grandchildren, Sean Smith, Zachary Smith, Quinton Smith, Gabriella Smith, Kylie Smith, Emily Smith and Matthew Blunt. She will be remembered as Mimi by her granddaughter, Hillary Blunt. A service of remembrance will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with the Rev. Pamela Gross officiating. Family and friends are invited to a reception at the home of her daughter, 251 French St., after the service. Barbara requested that those who wish to remember her make donations in her memory to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401. Condolence to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.