Donald Carl Smith

Donald C. Smith, age 93, of Orange City, Florida, passed away on February 28, 2025, with his two loving daughters by his side. Don was born in Kingman, Maine on August 19, 1931, to the late Carl and Gertrude Smith. Don graduated from Hermon High School in 1950, with being at Hampden Academy previously. Don married the love of his life, Florence “Babe” Goodwin on September 29, 1951. On October 1, 1951, Don and Florence purchased a home in Levant, Maine. This home is where they grew their family, and raised their daughters, Donna and Debora.

Don was a veteran of the Marines, serving during the Korean War, and received one of the most honorable awards one can receive in the military, The Purple Heart. After leaving the military in 1954, he began a career as a sheet metal mechanic for Bangor Roofing and Sheet Metal Company until 1993.

Don and his wife Florence greatly enjoyed traveling and camping throughout the United States and Canada. He found solace in the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He instilled the love of the outdoors into his children and would camp with his family almost every weekend.

Don was a member of The Grand Masons and was a Master Mason, receiving his 70-year pin right before his passing. He also was a supporting member of the Order of the Eastern Star and assisted his wife and many other family members in becoming a part of that group. He was a member of the Marine Corps Engineers; Central Florida Korean War Veterans Association 153; M.O.P.H. (Military Order of the Purple Heart) serving as an Inspector for Florida; and a lifetime member of the VFW.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, and five sisters, Erma Webb, Sarah Arnold, Audrey Gordon, and infant twin sisters, Marilyn and Carolyn.

Don is survived by his first daughter, Donna McAvoy and partner John Reynolds; her child, Cristin Kominski (Eric) and Cristin’s children, Corinne Kominski, Mary Kominski, and John Kominski; Don’s second daughter, Debora Smith; her children, Nicholas Leavitt (Stephanie), Julie Leavitt, Colter Bush and Leigh Bush; and Julie’s son, Tiago Goodwin Taboada-Leavitt; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Don was known to be an extremely patriotic American, always wanting to serve God, country, and others.

In lieu of flowers please make a charitable donation to a charity of your choice in Don’s name.

A graveside service with military honors for Donald will be held Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims, FL 32754.