Carol E. Smith

September 24, 1938 ~ December 7, 2024
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Wallingford, CT
Carol Elsie Smith, 86, wife of the late Lawrence G. Smith, passed away December 7, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven, a daughter of the late Wesley and Elsie Cassidy O’Brien, and had resided in North Haven for many years before moving to Wallingford. Carol was a realtor and worked with various agencies, including Coldwell Banker Realty, and most recently worked in customer service with AAA Motor Club in Hamden before her retirement. She enjoyed New York City, jazz music, reading, and spending time with her family and beloved pets.
Mother of Jennifer Gargano (Gary) and Jane Pieper. Sister of Eileen Brown, Andrea Connolly, and Wesley O’Brien Jr., all of North Haven. Grandmother of Andrew Gargano (Kylie), Olivia Gargano, Lucas Gargano, Charles Pieper, Maxwell Pieper, and Harry Pieper. Great-grandmother of Leo and Jack Gargano.
Friends are invited to visit with her family on Thursday, December 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Contributions in her memory may be sent to BranfordCompassionClub.org.
Services
Visitation: December 12, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Jennifer and Gary, so sorry for your loss. May she rest in eternal peace peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carol was one of the nicest person that I knew. She helped my husband and get our house and I worked with at AAA.
Jennifer and Jane, I was saddened learn of your mums passing, so very sorry for your loss.
Margaret Kirby
Leslie’s mum
Howard and I are lifting you up in our prayers as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother, Carol!
May perpetual light shine upon her and may her soul rest in the pease of Christ! God Bless You!
Wishing you comfort as you celebrate Carol’s life.Losing a mother or grandmother is never easy ,no matter how long they are granted life.
I remember those O’Brien girls , who growing up, seemed so perfect to a little girl. I was at her wedding, saw the Smith girls grow into lovely adults, mothers and grandmothers albeit mainly thru family photos.
I know she will be missed, especially this time of year. May God bless you all!
Mark & Rennie (Zimmerman) Johnson