Mary Firtik Smith, 97, of Newtown and formally of Fairfield, died peacefully August 1 at Masonicare At Newtown. She was the devoted wife of the late Harry D. Smith, Jr. Born in Gallitzin, Penn., on April 8, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Feher Firtik Seckel.

She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1937, and lived in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Trumbull, and Newtown, where she made her home at Masonicare in recent years, among many dear friends.

During World War II, Mrs Smith worked at the Aluminum Company in Bridgeport and was one of the Alcoa Alices, the first team in the Women's Industrial Bowling League. She became a Cub Scout Den Mother and was a volunteer at St Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. A bookkeeper; she worked at and retired from Rolock, Inc, of Fairfield. Mrs Smith enjoyed gardening, a good game of Pinochle and Scrabble, a hot cup of coffee, and her family. Ever the good sport, she endured family camping trips and mastered the art of cooking over an open fire in the rain.

She was a beloved mother, and her children, Michael A. Smith and wife Brenda of Florida, Claudia Smith Farkas and husband Jack of Seymour, and Adrienne Smith Stanton and husband Lou of North Carolina; grandchildren, Kevin and Lisa Smith, Virginia Farkas Callahan, Elizabeth Farkas Brayshaw, Stephanie Farkas Gold, and Christopher and Todd Stanton; and seven cherished great-grandchildren, survive her.

In addition to her parents and loving husband of 39 years, her sister Virginia R. Secke; and brothers John and William Firtik predeceased her.

Mrs Smith's family wishes to thank the staff of Masonicare At Newtown for the care and compassion they provided Mrs Smith throughout her stay with them and to her family members.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Monday, September 18, at 11 am, at the Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Avenue, Bridgeport. Burial will be in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield.

To light a candle or leave an online condolence, visit larsonfh.com.