Molly B. Smith

Molly Bridget Smith (Lemieux), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 7, 2026, following a brief illness at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was surrounded by her loving family and held in God’s love.

Born on October 24, 1960, Molly was the daughter of the late Mary Alice Hayes Lemieux-Kalmes. She grew up in the Upton, Massachusetts area alongside her siblings, Donna, Sharon, Stephen, David, Michael, Ronald, and Rachel, and graduated from Nipmuc Regional High School, class of 78.

Molly was a devoted mother to her two children, Eric Michael Smith (Alise Bartolini-Smith) and Brianne Elizabeth Smith-Patterson (Chris Patterson). She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Eric Robert Smith, who passed away in 2001.

One of the most memorable chapters of Molly’s life was the time she and her family spent living in England from 1992 to 1994. Those years brought shared experiences and memories that remained close to her heart throughout her life.

Molly had a wonderful sense of humor, a quick wit, and an incredibly kind heart. During Ric & Brianne’s childhood, their home was the neighborhood hub where all the kids loved to gather, play, and raid the ultimate snack stash she kept fully stocked in the famous “hurricane closet.” She also had a special love for horses and treasured the time she spent with her family. Her laughter and the warmth she brought to those around her will be deeply missed.

Being a grandmother brought Molly great joy. She leaves behind her two cherished grandchildren, Gavin and Conor. She shared a particularly close bond with Gavin, whom she cared for during the first three years of his life. Their time together created memories that her family will always treasure. Her love also extended to her beloved grand-fur babies.

In addition to her children, their spouses, and her grandchildren, Molly leaves her sisters, Sharon Fitzgibbons and Rachel MacRae; her brother Michael Lemieux; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary; her sister, Donna Marie Leclaire; and her brothers, David Lemieux, Ronald Lemieux & Stephen Lemieux.

Molly will be remembered for her humor, her kindness, and the love she shared with her family. Her memory will live on in the stories they tell, the laughter they share, and the moments that bring her close again.

Celebration of Life

A celebration of Molly’s life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00p.m. at Cornerstone Church in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.

This small gathering will bring family and friends together to honor Molly, share memories, and celebrate how deeply she was—and always will be—loved.

Though her time here has come to an end, she will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved and cared for her.