Obituary of Florabel S. Babcock

Florabel (Smith) Bosworth Babcock, 90, of Deep River died at Middlesex Hospital on June 23, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Russell Bosworth and the late Howard Babcock. She was also predeceased by her sons; James & Ronald Bosworth. Born in Chester, daughter of the late Jasper A. & Lilliebelle (Holden) Smith. Florabel was raised and educated in Chester, she worked for various manufacturing companies in the area and retired in January from Whelen Engineering in Chester. She loved to crochet, garden and animals. Florabel is survived by her sister Frances Smith Pearson of Deep River, her daughters-in-law; Joanne Bosworth of Old Saybrook & Cher Bosworth of Colorado, her grandchildren James Jr., Stacy and Randy Bosworth as well as five great grandchildren, her nieces; Sharon Netsch, Barbara Earles and Laurie Smith, nephews; Robert Smith, Richard & William Grote, Jarvis & Wayne Smith, Philip & Robert Pearson as well as many great nieces and nephews. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Elaine Smith of East Haddam. She was also predeceased by her brothers; Jarvis & Philip Smith and sisters; Louisa Smith & Constance Grote. Graveside services will be held at Centerbrook Cemetery on Wednesday at 11am. Donations may be made in Florabel's name to the Estuary Council, 220 Main St. Old Saybrook CT. 06475 or to Middlesex Hospital Hospice, 28 Crescent St. Middletown, CT 06457. To share a memory with Florabel's family please visit rwwfh.com. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook.