Frances C. Smith, born September 4, 1942 joined our heavenly father in the evening hours of March 19, 2013 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC. Frances is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, John J. (Jack) Smith, four children, Rosemary(Joseph) Rider, John(Laurie) Smith, Jacqueline(Mark) Framski, and Robert Smith. Brother Peter Corbett, and three sisters, Alice (Joseph) Hanley, Mary(Andrew) Buccheri, Joan (Roland) Verroneau and Sister in law Genevieve(Ray )McGuire. Fourteen grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. In addition to countless family and friends she loved so dearly. We will all remember her strength, kindness and compassion during the best of times and the most difficult times. She was truly an inspiration to us all and will live on joyfully in the memories of those whose lives she touched. The family invites you to visit Frances on Monday, March 25, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect, CT 06712. A memorial service will be held immediately following the viewing. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.