Anna Veronica Smith's Obituary
Anna V. Smith, 91, of Lewes, DE passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE. Prior to hospice, she had been a resident at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE. Born October 26, 1934, in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Margaret (Green) Healy.
Married on Sept 10, 1955, she and her husband John moved to Nanuet, NY in November 1963. During her time in Nanuet, Anna was an active member of St. Aedan’s parish in Pearl River, serving as a Eucharistic minister, a member of the parish council, and a member of the Ladies Guild. After raising five children, she earned her RN degree from Rockland Community College and worked at Nyack Hospital, St. Dominic’s Infirmary, and Arc Rockland. She was a fierce advocate for her patients and those in her care.
In retirement in Lewes, DE, Anna volunteered for a local ESL program and was a long-time member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7447. She was also a long-time member of St. Edmond’s Parish.
Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, John A. Smith; her daughter, Jean Rakotz; her brothers, Donald, Patrick, and Martin Healy; and her sisters, Margaret Bogue, Sister Angelus (Jean) Healy, and Mary Masterson.
She is survived by her loving children: Barbara A. Swenson (Al), Theresa M. Harris (Patrick), Thomas A. Smith, and John M. Smith (Katrina); twelve grandchildren: Jacqueline Harris, Lauren Nadig (Drew), Patrick Harris (Carly), Thomas B. Smith, Riley Smith, Claire Mary Smith, John D. Smith, Ryan Smith, Luke Smith, Alex Rakotz (Danae), Ian Rakotz (Kaitlyn) and Anna Day (Patrick); and ten great grandchildren: Maggie and Ella Nadig, Hayley, Mackenzie and Charlotte Harris, Thomas B. and Mackenzie Smith, Wren and Emerson Rakotz, and Sasha Jean Day.
Friends may visit from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE, with a viewing beginning at 10:00AM.
Interment will take place at 1:00PM on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Edmond's Church or the Delaware Veteran's Home.
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