Donald M. Smithers Sr., age 78 of Ogdensburg passed away early Tuesday morning (May 29, 2018) at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. As per his wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Surviving is his love of 47 years Brenda Smithers; his children Beverly (Bill) LaPiene of Ogdensburg, Jeremy Smithers & his companion Kaili of Morristown, Joel (Christa) Smithers of Colorado, Donald (Helen) Smithers of Canton, Kevin (Cheryl) Smithers of Westfield NY, Chris (Tammy) Smithers of Ogdensburg, Jody Smithers of Massena and Andrea Smithers of Ogdensburg; grandchildren Damien, Brendan, Bella, Jaxen, Masen, Brynli, Bae, Ryan, Lily, Kate, Dakota, Johnathan, Stephen, Jessica S., Morgan, Miranda, Braden, Tiffany, Jacques, Aurora, Cheyenne, Peter, Felicia, Austin, Coral, Dillion, Jessica G., and Brandon; several great-grandchildren; two brothers George & Quinton Smithers of Ogdensburg; sisters Jean Skidds & Eunice Curry of Ogdensburg and Bethany Wyatt of DePeyster; and many nieces and nephews also survive.
A daughter Dawn Love; grandson Donald Smithers III; brothers Ellis, Delmar, Vernon and David Smithers, Guy & Wendall Harper; sisters June Hazelton, Beverly Gladle, Louise LaFave, Betty Simpson & Arlene Adams predeceased him.
Donald was born on June 27, 1939 in Heuvelton NY, a son of the late Enos & Thelma (Middlemiss) Smithers. He attended Heuvelton High School for his education and married Sabina Burnside which later ended in divorce. He again found love and was married to Brenda Christman on November 22, 1984 in Ogdensburg.
Donald worked as a technician for 30 + years for the local cable company, that was called New Channels, Time Warner and now Spectrum throughout his employment He enjoyed animals of all kinds, hunting, playing jokes on people, birds, gardening, reading westerns, playing on the men's pool league, going to the casino and spending time with his family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA. Fond memories and condolences can also be shared on www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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