Eve S. Smith

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother

Eve Rozum Smith,90, of Prospect passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family  at St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday, August 8, 2022.  She was the widow of the late Louis Smith.  Born at home in Prospect, on July 22,1932, Eve was the youngest of eight children of the late Thomas and Florence (Swigar) Rozum. 

Eve lived in Prospect her entire life. She graduated from Leavenworth High School which was an important accomplishment for women of that era.  Many Prospect natives may remember her smiling face as a cafeteria assistant for Algonquin School.  At one time Eve was an assistant to the voting registrar. After retirement she enjoyed many activities at the Prospect Senior Center.  Eve had been a member of the St. Anthony’s Ladies Guild as well as the American Legion Auxiliary Post 194. 

Eve brought joy and laughter to all who knew her.  She always had a joke ready for friends at their breakfast gatherings.  Eve was the center of her large family, her legacy of humor, joy and love will be treasured.

Eve is survived by her children: Lori Bannon of Waterbury, Terri Petito of Plantsville, son Randy (Shelly) Smith of Thomaston and Sandra (Louis)Elmy of Wilkes Barre, Pa as well as her nine grandchildren.  From oldest to youngest they are: Brandon, Brooke, Matthew, Lauren, Lara, Paige, Julia, Skylar and Gabrielle.  Eve was also blessed with five great grandchildren.  She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and wonderful friends.  Her family was the center of her life.

In addition to her husband, Eve was predeceased by her siblings; Andrew and Alex Rozum, Mary Baker, Julia Wislocki, Irene Rigon, Helen Charron and Ann Stotz and her grandson Andrew LaChance.

A funeral mass for Eve will be held on Monday August 15, 2022 at 10 am at St. Anthony’s Church, 4 Union City Rd. Prospect.  Funeral procession will leave Prospect Memorial Funeral Home at 9:40 am. Interment will immediately follow at Prospect Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm at Prospect Memorial/ The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 72 Waterbury Rd., Prospect.  You are invited to share a fond memory, photo or words of comfort for Eve’s family on her Tribute Wall on this website.

If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Aux. Post 194.

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