1949
Donald
2025
Donald Raymond Smith
February 28, 1949 — February 4, 2025
Mr. Donald R. Smith, 75, of Mohawk (Town of Danube), passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2025, with his family by his side.
He was born the son of the late William and Jane (Vrooman) Smith on February 28, 1949 in Cortland, NY and graduated from Mohawk High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1968. He trained for two years to become a Vietnamese Linguist, flying over 130 radio recon combat missions over Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972, from the USAF. Donald worked briefly with NSA Breaking Code upon his return from Vietnam and he attended college in Houston to become a Respiratory Therapist. He retired from Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY where he worked in his chosen field. Donald was united in marriage to Mary (Needham) Smith in 1987 and they have one daughter, Haley Smith.
Donald enjoyed interests in fishing, boating, and classic cars. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Yankee fan as well as enjoying Syracuse University basketball.
He is survived by his wife, Mary at home; a daughter, Haley Smith and grandchildren, Emery Smith, Maddox LeFave, and Norrin LeFave, all of Mohawk; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Robert Lewthwaite of Rome, nephews, family, and friends. He was predeceased by his dear friend, Alan Cross also originally of Mohawk.
A celebration of life will be held in the summer at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Kindly consider and send donations in his memory to the Rome VA Clinic, 125 Brooklyn Rd. #510, Rome, NY 13341. A special thank you goes out to the VA, Hospice, and his friends who helped the family during this difficult time. Donald's cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.
He was born the son of the late William and Jane (Vrooman) Smith on February 28, 1949 in Cortland, NY and graduated from Mohawk High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1968. He trained for two years to become a Vietnamese Linguist, flying over 130 radio recon combat missions over Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972, from the USAF. Donald worked briefly with NSA Breaking Code upon his return from Vietnam and he attended college in Houston to become a Respiratory Therapist. He retired from Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY where he worked in his chosen field. Donald was united in marriage to Mary (Needham) Smith in 1987 and they have one daughter, Haley Smith.
Donald enjoyed interests in fishing, boating, and classic cars. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Yankee fan as well as enjoying Syracuse University basketball.
He is survived by his wife, Mary at home; a daughter, Haley Smith and grandchildren, Emery Smith, Maddox LeFave, and Norrin LeFave, all of Mohawk; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Robert Lewthwaite of Rome, nephews, family, and friends. He was predeceased by his dear friend, Alan Cross also originally of Mohawk.
A celebration of life will be held in the summer at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Kindly consider and send donations in his memory to the Rome VA Clinic, 125 Brooklyn Rd. #510, Rome, NY 13341. A special thank you goes out to the VA, Hospice, and his friends who helped the family during this difficult time. Donald's cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.
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