ELIZABETH ANN "BETTY" (ANASTOS) SMITH, a lifelong resident of Hingham, died on Friday, July 20th at the Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton after a long illness. She was 69. Ms Smith was born in Hingham and was educated in Hingham schools. She was associated with The Talbots of Hingham and for many years served as an administrative assistant.
She was the former wife of Robert B. Smith of Largo, FL, and mother of Stacey Sellman of Plymouth, Robert B. Smith, Jr. of Hull, Susan Jane Valley of Antrim, NH, Nancy Parker of Pembroke, Amy Gallagher of Canton and Beth A. Peterson of Plymouth. Sister of Theodore W. Anastos of Hull and Richard G. Anastos of Scituate. Grandmother of the late Rachael Perry. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Friends may visit at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham on Thursday evening from 5-8 PM.
The funeral services and interment are to be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Services of Massachusetts, 577 Main St., Wareham, MA 02571.