Paul B. Smith

Paul Barry Smith of West Hartford entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2015. He was the son of the late James F. Smith and Mary G. Smith (Graber). He is survived by his loving wife Anne Goulet-Smith. Paul was born on August 16, 1947 in Hartford and was a lifelong resident of West Hartford and a graduate of Hall High School. Paul served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1966 through 1972. Prior to retirement he was a foreman in the Production Control Department at Pratt and Whiney. He enjoyed the active lifestyle that the aircraft sports leagues provided, especially softball, golf, bowling and the may ski trips. In later years, he looked forward to his monthly dinner club with is retiree friends form Pratt and Whitney. His greatest love and joy of all were yearly cruises, a passion he shared with Anne. Paul was predeceased by his brother, Phillip Smith. He leaves his sister-in-law Shari Smith, his nephews Paul B. Smith and wife Marianne; James Smith and his wife Laura; his nieces Maureen Hamilton and her husband Jon; Katherine Tomtishen and her husband Mitch; and Erin Moore and her husband Darren; sisters-in-law Julie Champagne (Alain), Laura LaPointe (Philip) and Jean Willis (Warren) and brothers-in-law Donald and Tony Goulet. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, his “Old Farts Gone Wild” buddies and numerous friends. A special thanks goes out to the staff of the Pulmonary Rehab Department at Sr. Francis Hospital, especially nurses Mary Lou Connors and Corliss Marolda. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, 200 Whitman Avenue, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul’s name can be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org or 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60601. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

Paul B. Smith

August 16, 1947 - December 12, 2015