Barbara A. (Brayton) Smith, 94, of Westport, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the companion of the late Joseph Sniezek.
Ms. Smith was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Byron A. and Gertrude K. (Pike) Brayton and had resided in Florida for many years before recently moving to Westport. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1945. Prior to retirement, she worked in retail at both Sears and the former Edgars, Fall River. She was a longtime member of the Moose Club in Florida, an organization that she enjoyed being a part of. For 19 years, Ms. Smith volunteered at and was very well known at Palm Bay Hospital, Florida.
Survivors include her children: James W. Smith, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Little Compton, Judith A. Ferreira and her husband Anthony of Westport and Thomas R. Smith and his wife Dianna of TX; 4 grandchildren: Cathy Vose, Tyler Smith, Rebecca Leverett and Kira Smith; 4 great grandchildren: Emma Rothrock, Colin Smith, Kady Smith and Matthew Leverett; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was the former wife of the late James W. Smith and sister of the late Byron A. Brayton Jr., Kenneth Brayton, Marjorie Wood and Dana M. Brayton.
Arrangements are private.