Charlotte (Cate) Smith age 100, of Mystic passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Smith.
She is survived and will be greatly missed by her three children; Carolyn (Candy) Brochu of Upton, MA, Richard (Bil) Smith of Gill, MA, and Cindy Smith Purcell of Groton, CT. She is survived by her six grandchildren; Megann Filios of MA, Andrew Prescott of VA, Caitlin Purcell of CT, Joshua Brochu of RI, Courtney Richards of VA, and Colin Purcell of NC, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Charlotte worked for many years in various administrative capacities as well as assisting her husband with his businesses before becoming a teacher. After she retired from teaching in 1983, she worked for many charities. Charlotte enjoyed playing bridge, skiing and golf.
The Holy Eucharist Service celebrating her life will be Saturday, September 14, 2024 at noon at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl Street, Mystic.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to Haley Brook Condominium Beatification Committee c/o US Properties Attn: Kristen Boyd, 5 Shaw’s Cove, New London, CT 06320.