Anna

Smith

Anna (Barahona) Smith passed away after a brief illness at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Wednesday October 19th.  She was 45 years of age.  Born and raised in Guatemala, she was the beloved daughter of Leonel Barahona and Ana Monterroso-Barahona of Chelsea.  She came to Chelsea with her family at the age of 10 and attended local schools. A former resident of Chelsea she was recently residing in Everett with her family.

She was married to Leon M. Smith for seventeen years, together welcoming and raising her son and their two sons and one daughter.

Outside of her home Anna was a dedicated social worker serving many community outreach programs.  She worked with Boston Center for Independent Living and CAPIC recently assisting with providing Covid-19 vaccines to the community.

Anna always put the needs of others ahead of her own and is well remembered for her big heart and exceptional caring personality.

To mourn her passing and cherish her memory she leaves her beloved husband of 17 years Leon M. Smith.  She was the devoted mother of Marcell Barahona of Chelsea, Leeana Smith, Leon P. Smith, and Max L. Smith all at home in Everett.  Loving daughter of Leonel Barahona and Ana Monterroso Barahona of Chelsea. Dear sister of Eucli Barahona and his wife Nathalie Cuhat-Barahona of No. Reading and the late Leonel A. Barahona.  Cherished aunt of Maya Barahona.  She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday November 1st from 4 - 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  And again, by gathering for her funeral mass on Wednesday November 2nd at 10:00 A.M at St. Rose of Lima Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea.  Services will conclude at the Church.

Should friends desire, contributions in Anna's name can be made to a charity of their choice.