Saratoga Springs, NY- Beatrice Smith Braim, 86 of Saratoga Springs passed away on January 31, 2021 peacefully alongside loving family.

She was born on January 7, 1935 to Rolland and Vivian Jordan Smith. In December of 1952, she married Joseph Braim. Her family was her life and as it grew, she derived great joy in attending the many school, sporting and family events. She graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and Glens Falls Hospital Nursing Program. Once her children were all in school, she entered the work force at the Saratoga County Infirmary (Maplewood Manor) where she worked as a thoughtful and compassionate nurse for over 20 years. She also enjoyed working for many years at Geyser Road School. While her passion was her family, she enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino, swimming at the YMCA, bingo at the K of C and her bowling team MixedUp. She made a friend wherever she went. She was an avid Red Sox and Giants fan and enjoyed a rivalry with anyone who wasn't.

Beatrice was predeceased by her son Douglas and infant daughter Theresa. She is survived by her husband Joseph of 68 years, son Donald (Elaine) of Saratoga Springs, daughters Susan Briggs of Myrtle Beach, SC, Joanne Natalie (Joseph) of Saratoga Springs, and Joyce Tourtellot (Jay) of Ballston Spa. Brothers Richard Smith (Linda) of Selkirk and Michael Smith of Saratoga Springs. Sisters Gloria Eliott (Jim) of Florida, Cathy Caruso and Orpha Stiles (Robert) of Saratoga Springs. Her grandchildren Edward Braim (Angela Bronzene), Danielle Braim, Bryan Briggs (Lisa Kirchner), Kristy Briggs, Jennifer Delaney, Jason Delaney (Christine), Douglas Braim (Jennifer MacDonald), Christopher Braim (Annie), Joseph Braim, Amy Sawyer (Matt), Andrew Tourtellot (Danielle), 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The Family would like to thank the nursing staff of D wing at Saratoga Hospital, the members of the Knights of Columbus, the very caring Hospice staff attending Beatrice as well as many kind and caring friends and neighbors.

Due to COVID restrictions, services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations in her memory be made to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208 or at communityhospice.org.