In Memory of

Barbara

J.

Smith

(Hayes)

Obituary for Barbara J. Smith (Hayes)

Born June 3, 1930 to Arthur J. and Ethel (Foley) Hayes, died August 8, 2022. Barbara was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy and The Hartt School of the University of Hartford. She did her graduate work at Columbia. At Columbia, she was introduced to group piano teaching method, and she continued in that career for many years. She taught at the Hartt School as well provided private lessons to many local children.

Barbara served in many service organizations through the years and was a member of the Alumni Board at the University of Hartford.

She loved music, literature and history. Barbara had a passion for long days by the beach, for all animals, for making others feel welcome and offering compassion for anyone at any time. She loved life to the fullest.

Barbara was predeceased by her daughter Karyn DeCarlo. She leaves behind her daughter Kimberly Sherman of Farmington.

There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hartt School, Univeristy of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117 or to a charity of choice. The Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Barbara’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.