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Obituary : Donald W. Smith |
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 Donald W. Smith, age 74, of Ithaca, died Wednesday morning, July 8, 2009, at his
residence, per his wishes and surrounded by his loving family. He fought cancer
with determination, courage and a positive attitude, inspiring us to face life's
challenges in a similar manner.
Mr. Smith was born in Ithaca, the son of the
late Nestor and Myrtle B. Smith. Prior to retirement, he was a machinist at
Emerson Electric for 28 years and a foreman at Ithaca Gun for 15 years. He
enjoyed doing yard work and tending to his beautiful rose bushes. He was a
graduate of Ithaca High School, Class of 1953.
He was a loving husband,
father, and grandfather. All who knew him will miss his kindness, optimistic
outlook on life, and his terrific sense of humor. Don's outgoing, caring
personality, generosity, and concern for others leaves behind a legacy for all
who knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Lou (nee:
Corey) Smith; six children, William (Nancy) Fisher; Thomas Smith, Debbie (Jeff)
Philip, Robert (Diane) Smith, Judy Hayes, and Ed (Diane) Smith; several very
special grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Nancy Myers;
several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his daughter, Barbara Krager;
and a brother, Richard Smith.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday (July 11, 2009) at the Herson Funeral Home, located at the Family
Service Center, 110 S. Geneva Street, Ithaca. Burial will follow in East Lawn
Cemetery, Ithaca. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in
the Community Room at Titus Towers. Memorials may be made to Hospicare, 173 East
King Road, Ithaca.
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