Jane Bennett Willingham Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 26, 2025, Jane Bennett Willingham Smith (Laconia, New Hampshire) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Bennett and Margaret Bennett. She is survived by: her son Christopher Willingham; her friend Frederick Smith Sr.; her sons, Frederick Smith Jr. and Fred Willingham of Holderness; her brother Mackintosh Willingham of Stowe, VT; her daughter Sara Willingham of Concord; her granddaughter Leah Willingham of Boston; her children, Mark Willingham of New Hampton and Pamela Mckinley of Pembroke; her granddaughter Ellery Willingham of Portsmouth; her stepfather Bob; her stepson Tom Willingham (Jean); her stepgrandson Fred; her daughters, Allison Hill Smith of Ithaca, NY and Tory Tashian of Novato, CA; her grandson Adam Smith of Arlington, VA.; Shay and Charlene. She is also survived by The children, grandchildren and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the New Hampton Community Church (14 Church Ln, New Hampton, NH 03256). Though separated for safety in Fred's final days because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane was ultimately able to sit by his bedside and hold his hand before he passed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Hampton Community Church, 14 Church Ln, New Hampton, NH 03256.
