Karen Sue Smith

Karen Sue Smith (nee Cranford), 59, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Devoted wife of William Smith, who is the Fairfield Fire Marshall. Loving mother of Sean Smith & his wife Kori (Fairfield, NJ), and Ryan Smith (Old Orchard Beach, ME). Predeceased by her parents, the late Carolyn and Allen Cranford, and her brother Robert Cranford. Survived by her mother Lucy Cranford, her brothers John (Karen), Paul (Deborah), and Gordon (Andrea) Cranford. Karen Sue is also survived by her loyal canine companion Oskar Madison, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She spent many years as a dedicated Teachers Aide at the Montclair Cooperative School and was a member of the Fairfield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Family and Friends will be received Saturday, January 20, 2018, 10 AM for a Celebration of Life Service at The Salvation Army, 13 Trinity Place, Montclair NJ 07042. Arrangements under the direction of Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 7 Two Bridges Road, Fairfield.