Barbara E. Smith (Demers) age 71 of Canton passed away October 14th at home. Born in Milton, she was raised in Hyde Park and Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School. She had lived in Canton for the last 49 years where she was a member of the Community Club of Canton and worked 18 years for the Town Finance Department and 10 years as Executive Administrative Assistant to the Canton Police Chief. A tireless worker and volunteer who devoted her life to family and community, she will be missed by so many who knew and loved her. Beloved wife of the late William A. Mother of Kimberly Couture & her husband William of VT and the late Susan Rizzie. Loving sister of Claire Demers of NM, Melvin Demers of FL and David Demers of Upton. Cherished grandmother of Robert Rizzie of WA, Sarah and David Couture both of VT. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Sunday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Monday morning at 10:30. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Seasons Hospice 275 Grove St. Newton, MA 02466 or Adrienne’s Home Care Inc. 104 Hooper Rd Dedham, MA 02026 or to Cops For Kid’s With Cancer P.O. Box 850956 Braintree, MA 02185