Obituary of Carol M Smith

Carol M. Smith passed away peacefully on Oct 29, 2016 in the company of her loving family. She was 86. Born in Rochester, NY to William Saucke and Mary Lydon Saucke. Married to Charles in 1950 they actively moved around the country following his job until settling in Parsippany NJ in 1968. They also loved spending time at their summer residence on Lake Champlain and often wintered in Marco Island FL. Carol was a loving wife and mother who always put her family first, assuring their comfort and success with her guidance and love. She kept the family close even as it grew and the children established homes of their own. She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed entertaining family and friends. In her leisure time she enjoyed swimming, boating, traveling, bridge, gardening and playing the organ. She was very proud of her children and the fact that they all achieved advanced degrees. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Charles D. Smith; three sons, Dr. Charles D. Smith, Jr. (wife Linda) of Parsippany, David Smith (wife Yolanda) of Rochester, NY and Richard Smith (wife Jenny) of Manalapan; one daughter, Jenny Barbor (husband Reid) of Buckhannon, WV; two brothers, Robert and Raymond Saucke, and two sisters Ella Schmidt and Marian Black. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren Laura, Michael, Melissa, Kaitlyn and Trevor Smith, Carly Mriscin, Robert Barbor and 5 great grandchildren Julian, Bela, Anthony, Sophia, and Flora. She was predeceased by her siblings Dolores Thomas, Shirley Hills and William Saucke. Visitation will be held on Friday Nov 4th from 12:30 until 2pm at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd., Mendham. Funeral Service 2pm in the funeral home. Interment at Hilltop Cemetery, Mendham. For those desiring, donations to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., or the American Cancer Society in her memory, would be appreciated. The family would like to invite those who wish to join them at their home following the graveside service. Printed directions will be available at the funeral home.