Barbara (Simmons) Smith, 80, of Westport died Monday, January 24, 2011 at Bedford Village Nursing Home in New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Litman) Simmons, she had lived in Westport for most of her life. Prior to retirement, she was postmaster for the Adamsville Post Office. Mrs. Smith was an avid animal lover and enjoyed the outdoors.
Survivors include a son: Dale Smith of Westport; a daughter: Sherry L. Smith of Redwood City, CA; a brother: Richard Simmons of New Bedford; 3 grandchildren: Ryan Smith, Lauren Smith and Allison Smith.
She was mother of the late Lee A. Smith.
Arrangements will be private.