Beatrice L. Smith Fligg, 92

GROTON — Beatrice Louise Smith Fligg, 92, died peacefully surrounded by family, Nov. 3, at her home.  She was a lifelong resident of Groton, born to Ernest and Ellen (Woodward) Matthews. Bea was a hard worker and devoted to her family. She was caretaker to her senior family members and later to her grandchildren. She worked at IPC in Bristol and as an adult care worker.

She loved to spend time in her flower gardens, enjoying her birds, enjoyed camping with her family.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Norris Smith, and is survived by her husband Elliott Fligg of Groton; a daughter, Shirley (Norman) Willey of North Groton; those she raised, as her own, Joe Matthews of Hebron, and Judy Rodgers of Campton; step children Wesley Fligg of West Ossipee; Richard Fligg of Groton; John Fligg of Ashland; James Fligg of Alexandria and sister, Bonnie Albert of Groton; grandsons Ryan (Alisha) Willey, Treva (Heather) Smith; granddaughter-in-law Sara Smith, great-grandchildren Katie & Khloe Willey; step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her son Ed Smith and grandson Darryl Smith. The family would like to thank the Lakes Region VNA and Hospice for all of their kindness and care.  

A celebration of life will be held Friday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Emmons Funeral Home, 115 South Main St., Bristol, masks will be required for those attending the funeral services. Burial will be in the Pratt Cemetery in Hebron.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247. To leave an online memory or condolence, visit EmmonsFuneralHome.com.