PLEASANT POINT – Frances T. 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. She was a member of Maine Basket Makers Alliance and received recognition for making the smallest baskets of ash and sweetgrass, known as “charm baskets.” She sold her baskets to Abbe Museum and people from all over would buy them. She was also known for her unique style of beadwork that included dream catchers and jewelry. She loved playing bingo and poker, and loved being with her family at special gatherings. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three sons, Robert, Stephen and Baby; a granddaughter, Angel; and three great-grandchildren; Derek, Michael and Andre?. Frances is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, Clifton; and their children, Margaret “Dolly” Apt and husband, Forrest, Clifton Smith Jr. and companion, Rachael, Barbara Newell and husband, Kenneth, all of Pleasant Point, Katharine 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, and Holly Smith and companion, Willie; three brothers, Kenneth Bassett, George Bassett Jr. and Joseph Bassett, all of Pleasant Point, 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, all of whom loved and adored their “Nan”; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; her “adopted son,” Reggie Stanley; and special friends, Just-ina and Mike Niles, Christina Taylor, Lorraine Francis, Alice Tomah, Martha Nicholas and so many more. Friends may call until 9 a.m. Wednesday at her home, 48 Passamaquoddy Road. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday by Father Eugene Gaffey at St. Ann Church, Pleasant Point. Burial will be held after at Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
FRANCES THERESA (BASSETT) SMITH
