Fran G. Smith

Fran Smith, 92, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Frances died just hours before her husband of 73 years, Frank, followed her to the heavenly kingdom. 

Fran was born in Long Island City, NY to Edward and Gertrude O’Brien. She graduated high school from St. Michael’s Academy and Grace Institute Business School in Manhattan, New York City. Fran married Francis (Frank) Smith June 26, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Church, Long Island City, NY. Fran and Frank raised Frank Smith Jr., Daniel Smith, Barbara Ellis Farley (deceased Feb 2021), Kathy Graham, Pat Evans, Edward Smith and Timothy Smith. They leave behind 13 loving grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

While raising a family, Fran was also a volunteer Nurse Assistant at Heatherwood Elementary and Fairview High School. She was a board member of Attention Homes for youth and was a Boulder CASA Volunteer Voices For Children for 22 years.

Fran was once the President of the Denver Chapter of the Colorado Grapho-analysis Society, taught Handwriting Analysis classes and was a Handwriting Examiner appearing in court along the Front Range. Fran enjoyed sewing, reading, road trips, using her iPAD and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fran and Frank were always out and about town, even just weeks before passing. Fran’s final days were spent at home, on hospice with family and Frank, her loving husband, at her side.

A Memorial Mass honoring both Frank and Frances will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a time of fellowship with a reception to follow.

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