Bette A. Smith Obituary
In loving memory of Bette A. Smith of Canterbury, Connecticut, who departed this world on February 11, 2026 at the age of 84. Bette leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bette A. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
As Bette departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Bette may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Bette leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband Howard M. Smith; her parents, William Burns and Lola Burns (Westgate); her son James Howard Smith; and her brother Bill Burns Jr..
She is survived by: her daughters, Katie, Sue and Judy; her grandchildren, Rick of Josh, CJ, Nick and Sara; and her siblings, Pat and Kathy (Mimi). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
