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Elizabeth A. Smith

09/01/1945 - 12/06/2013

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Obituary For Elizabeth A. Smith

Elizabeth A. "Betty" (O'Connor) Smith, passed away on December 6, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a very brief illness. She was born in Milleen, Kilcummin Killarney,County Kerry Ireland, daughter of the late James and Catherine (Corcoran) O'Connor. She immigrated to the US at the age of 16.

Betty had been employed at John Hancock in Boston where she met her husband Charlie Smith. She was a devoted wife of 42 years and a loving mother to her three children. She was an avid gardener and loved spending time and caring for her grandchildren. She was an active communicant of Holy Family Parish, and served as a Eucharistic Minister for over 40 years.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Kevin Smith and his wife Miene of Norwell, Karen Duffey and her husband Scott of Rockland and Mary Donovan and her husband Stephen of So.Weymouth. She was the sister of John O'Connor of Roslindale, Mary McSweeney and Donnie O'Connor, both of Ireland. Also surviving are her grandchildren Kayla Chatfield, Tyler Smith, Kylie Smith, Emily Duffey and Tess Donovan.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 4-7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Church, 403 Union St. Rockland at 9 AM on Wednesday December 11th. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. For directions or to share a memory on Betty's "Tributes" page, visit www, magounbiggins.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Betty may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Services

10 Dec

Visitation

16:00 PM - 19:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
11 Dec

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
11 Dec

Interment

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
11 Dec

Reception

11:15 AM

Rockland Golf Course 276 Plain Street Rockland, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    My sincere condolences to all. Karen, you know how much I admired your mom. She will be remembered as a wonderful, kind, caring, and beautiful woman. May you all feel her love and hold the memories in your hearts forever.

  • 05/25/2021

    I am Ella Bettys niece in Ireland, I was so sorry to hear about my aunt Bettys death..I have such fond memories of my aunt, from her regular summer visits to killarney when me & my sister were young to her and Charlies visit for my wedding last year. I will always remember her for her extreme generosity. Betty was my mother's only sister and they spoke to each other every week, they were extremely close.. She will be greatly missed by her youngest brother Donie also.. Love to Charlie,Kevin,Karen & Mary....xxxxxxx

  • 05/25/2021

    Our thoughts and prayers go to the Smith family. Betty will certainly be missed. Her grandchildren were her life. May she rest in peace. Frank and Betsy Duffey

  • 05/25/2021

    Sorry for the loss - thoughts and prays for Charlie, Mary and family. ~Terry Reagan

  • 05/25/2021

    I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I know she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May she rest in peace with God. Much love Wendy

  • 05/25/2021

    We are all so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Larry, Laura, Sean and Caite Ryan

  • 05/25/2021

    Betty always had such kind supportive words for me and her smile and spirit were so contagious. She will be missed and never forgotten...Untill we meet again sweet Betty.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Charlie, Kevin, Karen and Mary, May you find comfort and rest in the peace of Christ. Betty certainly has and would want the same for you. I have always been so impresed by Betty, a better wife, mom and grandmother you will not find. Betty was an inspiration to so many. She worked so hard for Holy Family School and was so passionate about her service to Holy Family Church. Some people enter our lives and simply leave, while others seem to leave a foot print on our hearts and we are never the same. All the good Betty was has changed so many of us forever. Thank you for sharing her with us, Along with you, we too will miss and love her always. Peace & Love

  • 05/25/2021

    Charlie, Kevin, Karen and Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Betty. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. The last time I saw her was a couple of years ago when I was home, struggling to come to grips with cleaning out our family home. Betty came over to say hello and was so kind, comforting and reassuring. I will always remember that. Peace to you all. Phil

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Smith Family I'm so sorry for your loss, I know she will be missed,She was a wonderful Lady. and a good friend to my sister Carol Fiore. may she rest in peace

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Charlie and Family, So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I often saw her at daily Mass and would have a chance to talk with her. She had such a strong faith in her God; one that was admirable. May she rest in peace and may you all find the peace knowing she is with her God and looking down and watching over you! Pat Berkeley and Family

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Smith Family, I loved your Mom/wife. She was always so kind and had such a loving way about her. I will sorely miss her at mass. Please take comfort knowing she is with God and sending Mary's peaceful comfort to all of you. You are all in my prayers and have my deepest condolences.

  • 05/25/2021

    Karen, Scott & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you see brighter days ahead. Tim & Rebecca Ewell

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Charlie, Karen, Mary and Kevin, We are deeply saddened by the loss of Betty. We will sorely miss her in so many ways. She always had the biggest and brightest smile on her face when she would see us in the backyard - and she just adored seeing our Emily and Harrison playing. We will be reminded of her warm radiant smile when we see the first signs of spring. She loved passing on seedlings to me and giving the best advice on my gardening. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Love to all.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Kevin and Karen, Our prayers and thoughts go out to you, all your family and friends. I pray God's Spirit will comfort you all during this difficult time. I will never forget when your mother would follow Karen around as she delivered our news paper when Kevin was not able to. Her glowing smile would always bring a return smiles to our faces. Take great comfort in knowing she is with our Lord and that one day you will all be reunited with her in Paradise.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to learn about the loss of your beautiful wife/Mom. Betty was a wonderful person. Always had a smile on her face. She would do anything she could to help out someone in need. Betty will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May your memories of happy times help you all get thru these dark days ahead. God Bless!

  • 05/25/2021

    I was so sorry to hear of Betty's death, R.I.P. We had some good times going to the Rosary evenings in Bridgewater with the other Irish Ladies from Holy Family, great memories to treasure. God Bless

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