Barbara K. Smith , 89, of 50 Basset St., New Britain passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the widow of her beloved husband, Fred Smith, who passed on August 23, 2000.
She was born in New Britain to Estelle Michalowski and Raymond Kilduff on June 28, 1933, and she remained a lifelong resident of the city. She was educated in local schools and graduated from New Britain High School in 1951. She was employed at Curtis 1000 as an administrative assistant for over 30 years before she retired. She was a member of St. Jerome Church and cherished her faith. She enjoyed playing the piano, listening to music, reading and indulging in black raspberry ice cream.
She is survived by three brothers, Robert Kilduff of Los Gatos, Calif., Richard Kilduff of Hender-son, Nev., David Kilduff of Berlin; and one sister, Sharon Arroyo of New Britain. She has many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will forever remember her bright smile. While she had no kids of her own, she was a mother figure to many who will miss her dearly.
Visitation for Barbara will be held on Friday ,September 2,2022 from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm at New Britain Memorial-D. Sagarino Funeral Home , 444 Farmington Ave. , New Britain ,CT. 06053
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