Lana M. Smith

Brockton Lana M. (Flood) Smith, 61, of Brockton died April 22 after battling cancer for several years. Native of Whitman, she resided in Brockton for over 40 years and was employed as an intake specialist by Brockton Private Industry Council for over 20 years. Lana was a member of Polish White Eagles and loved to dance, go to the beach, walk along Cape Cod Canal and collect lighthouses. Lana was the beloved mother of Diana L. "DeeDee" Smith of Brockton and the late Darlene Higgins; loving grandmother of Krystle Higgins of New Hampshire and Dakota Marrow of Brockton; great-grandmother of Matthew Ford and Riley Bailey; sister of Christopher Flood Jr. of Plympton, Gary Flood of Wareham and the late Richard Flood; close friend of Pamela DiCarlo; stepsister of Dawn Monahan, Jacqueline Smith and Robert Condon; aunt of many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend to many who in turn were sincere friends to her. All are welcome to calling hours Saturday 1-4 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, with prayer service at 4 p.m., cremation and private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.