Muriel M Smith

Muriel Mae (Peck) Smith, 89, of Andover, beloved wife of 45 years to the late William E. Smith, Sr. died peacefully, Jan 5th, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Henry Putnam and Sylvia (Currier) Peck of Cromwell. Muriel was proud to be a descendant of two founders of Milford, CT., Joseph Peck and Nicholas Camp. Muriel worked as a waitress and secretary most of her life, retiring from Travelers Ins. Co. She was an active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Manchester, where she was a very active member of Peace by Piece Quilters until her mid 80's. She cherished her family vacations at the Laird's cabin in Pawlet, VT along with her extended Vermont family and friends. Muriel was a kind, generous and loving lady who welcomed everyone into her life. She leaves behind her children, William E. Smith Jr. and wife Karen of Canterbury, Nancy E. Eaton and husband Lawrence of Manchester, Robert P. Smith and wife Paula of Moodus and Janet J. Urgo and husband Tom of Columbia. Ten grandchildren Kathy, Jenny, Leslie-Anne, Julie and her husband Richard Nunez, Jr., Daniel, Nicholas, Carly and her wife Rebecca, Erin, Jonathon and Jacob and his wife Caitlyn and four step-grandchildren; Amber, Josh, Scott, and Jason and their families. Three great-grandchildren; Malakai, Serenity and Coral. Muriel is also survived by her sister Delores Filanda, three sister-in-laws, Lorraine, Rosemary Peck and Norma Smith, one brother-in-law, Joseph Corcuillo plus several nieces and nephews. Muriel was pre-deceased by her four siblings, Richard, Gerald, Donald Peck and Eleanor Corcuillo. She also leaves behind many dear friends, Eileen and Val Wnuk, Al and Mel Patch, Lorraine Costanzo and her best friend Geraldine Adams, whom she shared many breakfasts, good times and lots of laughs throughout their 60 year friendship. Special thanks to the staff of Vernon Manor, Companion and Homemakers and devoted care-taker, Patricia, whom she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations in Muriel's name be sent to St. Mary's "Book of Remembrance" at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 41 Park St. Manchester CT. Please celebrate Muriel's life by joining the family for calling hours at the Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St. Manchester, CT. 06040 on Thursday Jan. 18th from 4-7pm.. A service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church at 11 am on Friday Jan. 19th. Private family burial in Townsend Cemetery, Andover will be held at a later date. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmeswatkins.com

Visitation DetailsThursday, January 18th, 2018 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsFriday, January 19th, 2018 11:00am, St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Interment DetailsTownsend Cemetery