Bridget Dean Smith

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Bridget Dean Smith announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Bridget was born on June 4, 1959, in Manhattan, NY to the late Robert Arthur Smith and Undean Smith, and at the time of her passing, she was sixty-six (66) years old. Bridget spent her early years in New York City before settling in Easton, Maryland, where she made her home for many years. A proud graduate of Easton High School, Class of 1978, Bridget began her career at Airpax where she worked for over twenty (20) years. She ultimately found her true calling at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton (formerly Easton Memorial Hospital), where she served faithfully as a Monitor Technician in Telemetry for over twenty-two (22) years. Her dedication, compassion, and quiet strength touched the lives of both patients and colleagues alike. Bridget was known for her gentle spirit and warm smile. A true homebody at heart, she found joy in life’s simple pleasures like listening to music, getting her nails done, decorating her home, and finding little treasures while shopping online. After becoming ill, Bridget moved in with her son, Devan, and discovered a new hobby in crocheting, a pastime she lovingly shared with her granddaughter Rumaysa. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and nothing brought her more happiness than spending time with them. Bridget’s presence will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who loved her. She leaves behind: her sister, Roberta; her beloved sons, Devan (Zineb Ghouraf), Joey (Ty Smith) and Javar; her bonus sons, Tranell and Tyron; a beautiful legacy of grandchildren—Christian Smith, Amira Smith, Rumaysa Smith, Faris Smith, Jude Pruitt-Smith, Monroe Pruitt-Smith, Messiah Smith, Javae Mills, and Haven Briggs—along with four bonus grandchildren, Zyan Finney, Tyron Finney, Jr., Ashton Finney, and Landon Finney. She is also survived by: a special nephew, William Molina; great-nephew, Preston Stratton; her only living aunt, Teresa; a sister-in-law, Myong; her childhood friend, Vanessa Jenkins; her close companion, Willie Finney, and a host of cousins and friends who will cherish her memory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Ricky” Smith. Bridget’s life was one of quiet strength, enduring love, and unwavering kindness. Though she is no longer with us, her legacy of warmth and grace will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.

Bridget Dean Smith

June 4, 1959 - October 4, 2025