PLEASANT POINT – Frances Smith, 73, passed away Jan. 24, 2008, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Pleasant Point, the daughter of George and Margaret (Polis) Bassett. Frances married Clifton E. Smith Sr., Feb. 26, 1952, and lived in Pleasant Point most of her life. She was a member of the Maine Basket Makers Alliance and received recognition for making the smallest baskets of ash and sweet grass, known as “charm baskets.” Frances sold her baskets to the Abby Museum and people from all over ordered their baskets from her. She was also known for her unique bead work and dream catchers. Frances loved playing Bingo and poker, and loved being with her family at special gatherings. Frances is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, Clifton of Pleasant Point; and her children, Margaret “Dolly” Apt and husband, Forrest, of Pleasant Point, Clifton Smith Jr. and his companion, Rachael, of Pleasant Point, Barbara Newell and husband, Kenneth, of Pleasant Point, Katherine Smith and companion, Wayne, of Dennysville, Ralph Smith and wife, Lynn, of Perry, Ruby Griffin and husband, Mike, of Whiting, William Smith and companion, Dalejo, of Pleasant Point, Lisa Dana and husband, Rick, of South Portland, David Francis III and wife, Heather, of Pleasant Point and Holly Smith and companion, Willie, of Pleasant Point; brothers, Kenneth, George Jr. and Joseph, all of Pleasant Point; 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, whom all adored their “Nan”; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Justina and Mike Niles, Christina Taylor, Lorraine Francis, Alice Tomah and Frances; and “adopted son,” Reggie Stanley. Friends may call starting noon Monday, Jan. 28, until 9 a.m. Wednesday at her home, 48 Passamaquoddy Road. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Church, Pleasant Point, by Father Eugene Gaffey. Burial will be after at Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
FRANCES TERESA (BASSETT) SMITH
