Stella Smith, 102, of Woodbury, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2014 at Meridian Manor in Waterbury. Stella was born on April 4, 1912 in Naugatuck to Alphonse and Louise Baumer Happy. Stella is survived by a son and two daughters and their families: Richard Smith and his wife Sheila of Middlebury, Nancy Titley of Nashua, NH, and Lynn Herbin and her husband Dr. Joseph Herbin of Fairfield. She is also survived by her ten cherished grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren: Juddson Smith and his wife Jodie of West Hartford and their two children Lily and Holden, Tyler and Alison Smith of Long Beach, CA, and their daughter Stella, Abigail Smith Hanby and her husband Pete of Brooklyn, NY, Rebecca Titley Lietz and her husband Bob Lietz of Exeter, NH, and their children Christopher and Kate, Jeffrey Titley and his wife Meredith of Melrose, MA, and their son Brendan, Christopher Titley and his wife Cheryl of Braintree, MA, and their children Jack and Molly, Sarah Herbin Demeneses and her husband Joseph of Fairfield, and their children Joseph, Catherine and Anna, Rachel Herbin Whitcomb and her husband Jon of New Canaan, and their children Victoria, Joseph, Richie, Elizabeth and Emma, Melissa Herbin of Fairfield, and Catherine Herbin of Mill Valley, CA. Stella is also survived by her dear sister and longtime friend, Muriel Longo of Naugatuck and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband George, her son in law, Edward Titley and five of her siblings.
Throughout her long and fruitful life, Stella was a loving and dedicated mother. She found great pleasure in having the family at her beautifully decorated home for tea, her fabulous desserts or gourmet meals. She was an outstanding cook, baker, and jam maker and all the kids loved her gingerbread men cookies. Stella was also an avid gardener, antique collector, reader and seamstress. There was nothing she couldn't do when she put her mind to it. Stella and her family were very musical. Stella entertained everyone with her melodious voice and piano playing, even in her later years at Meridian Manor.
Stella's gift to her family will be the extraordinary loved that she shared with her husband George and the rest of the family, her strong Christian faith and her strong moral code. She will be remembered as a smart lady, one who was never daunted by challenges, and one who was not afraid to take chances.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the loving and professional staff at Meridian Manor. The compassionate care and joy they added to our Mom's life will be forever remembered.

Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made in Stella's name to Meridian Manor's Recreation Department 1132 Meriden Rd. Waterbury, CT 06705.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: St. Teresa's Church

Services: A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Teresa's Church in Woodbury on Friday September 5th at 10am.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.