Elizabeth “Betty” Smith (Grant) 81 of Whitman, passed peacefully on April 20th surrounded by family.
Born in Boston, MA to the late William Grant and the late Mary (Daly) Grant. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband William “Bill” Smith, son William “Billy” M. Smith, and her siblings: Ann Marie Briggs, Mary Haggerty and William “Tucky” Grant.
She is survived by her children: Karyn (Smith) Buckley and “the late” Kevin Buckley, and Susan (Smith) Kent and Erik Kent. Grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Her siblings: Susan McCall, Alice Phillips, Pauline Bubencik and her husband Robert, Joseph Grant and his wife Mary. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She loved traveling the world with her husband and her family. Betty’s hobbies included sewing and taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty and Bill enjoyed spending their winters in Clewiston, Florida for the past 20 years. Betty retired from Sears where she made many lifelong friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday April 27th from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman and her funeral services on Friday April 28th at 9:45 AM from the Chapel, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in the Saint Bridget Church, Abington. Burial will follow at 1:30 PM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans Association and/or the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association.
Arrangements by the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, for full obituary, online condolences and directions please visit www.blanchardfc.com