- Date Of Birth: December 8, 1913
- Date Of Death: November 2, 2009
- State: Connecticut
Winsted: Grace M. Smith, 95, formerly of 80 Chestnut Street, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Laurel Hill Health Care Center following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Smith, Sr. who died in 1978. Born in Hartland Hollow, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Lena (Weed) Cables. She had lived in Winsted most of her married life. Prior to her retirement, she had worked in local factories and was a cook for the former Highland Acres Rest Home. She loved cooking for her family and friends, also tag sales, bingo games and playing cards. She was passionate with young people to seek a good education and do the best they could. Her encouragement and interest in her family members and friends will always be remembered. Her survivors include a son, Joseph A. Smith and his wife Julie of Barkhamsted; a daughter, Shirley M. Colwell and her husband Leo of Norfolk; 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren 3 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Kalish a son, Robert J. Smith, Jr. and all of her siblings.