Carroll L. Smith, 78, of Sherburne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 16. Carroll was born in Otselic to the late Donald and Mildred Smith. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Donald Smith, Llewellyn Smith, John Smith, Mary Bennett, and Linda Springer. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Margaret; his daughter, Paula and Albert Ray, Jr.; his grandson, Tyler Ward and Jennifer McCarthy; his granddaughter, Tori and Thomas Coles; his great-grandchildren, Skyler Ward, Trent Coles, Triston Coles, Charlie Ward, Taylor McCarthy, Erin McCarthy, Jordan McCarthy, Ava Williams, and Colson Brush; his sister, Harriet Leigh; and his brothers, Everette Smith, and Calvin Smith.
Carroll lived his life in Chenango County and made his living at Ford Homes as well as Chenango County Fairgrounds and the county highway department, retiring after 36 years of service. He built two homes in North Pharsalia and one in Tennessee. Carroll loved farming and working with his work horses, Max and Mike, tinkering in his garage, visiting with friends and spending time at his lake house.
Carroll’s family wishes to thank his caregivers, Ivory Henderson, Jada Gonzalez, and Jennifer Anderson for their kindness during his illness.
A graveside service will take place at 1:30pm on Monday, May 24, at Sherburne Quarter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Carroll’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate3.cancer.org
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