Mr. Donald M. Smithers III, 22, of Canton NY passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Funeral services will be held on June 2, 2018, at Fox and Murray Funeral Home with The Rev. Walter Smith. Calling hours will be from 12 pm until the time of the service at 2 pm.
Donnie is survived by both parents Donald M. Smithers Jr. and Helen I (Odendahl) Smithers. He is also survived by his younger Sister, Dakota S. Smithers, and an unborn Niece or Nephew that he was ecstatic to meet; Paternal grandparents, May Smithers of Ogdensburg, Donald (Brenda) Smithers Sr. of Ogdensburg; Maternal grandfather, Alvin Odendahl Jr. of Waddington; uncles, Kevin (Cheryl) Smithers of Westfield NY, Chris (Tammy) Smithers of Ogdensburg, Jody Smithers of Massena, Alvin (Jamie) Odendahl III of Waddington, David (Shelly) Odendahl of Waddington, Jeremy Smithers of Morristown, Joel (Christa) Smithers; Aunts, Dawn Fenner of Parishville, Kylie Taylor of Waddington, Beverly (Bill) Lapiene of Ogdensburg, Andrea Smithers of Ogdensburg. His memory will also live on within his extended family.
His maternal grandmother, Beverly Odendahl and paternal aunt, Dawn Love preceded him in death.
Donnie was born on April 28, 1996, in Ogdensburg, NY. He attended Gouverneur school until he was a Junior in high school. He and his family moved to Canton where he spent his Junior year and half of his Senior year before obtaining his GED through Seaway Technical School. He also attended Metalworking during his time at Seaway Tech. He was employed by United Helpers in Ogdensburg at the age of 17 as a dietary aide. After leaving United Helpers he was employed at Arby’s in Potsdam for around 4 months.
Donnie enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. He was in the Junior Carp Fishing Tournament from the age of 13 until he was no longer eligible at 18. He enjoyed drawing, tattooing, and receiving tattoos. He also enjoyed being outdoors, camping, and sitting around a bonfire with friends and family. He loved listening to all music and was beginning to write his own raps, planning a future in the music industry. He was an amazing person and always willing to help those in need.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Richard E. Winter cancer center. Fond memories and condolences can be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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