LAKEPORT:
Donald C. Smith (Smitty), 85, of Lakeport, New Hampshire, died Saturday morning, July 28, 2012, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 18, 1926, in Derby, CT, the son of the late Milton J. and Edith C. (Weller) Smith. He was a graduate of Andover (NH) High School in 1944, and UNH in 1949, receiving an Agricultural Certificate. He has been a long time resident of Lakeport.
Mr. Smith was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a Fire Controlman 3rd Class aboard the USS PGM 19. He received the Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal.
He was retired as a Union Carpenter with the Carpenter and Joiners of Northern New England. He was a carpentry millwright foreman, and had also worked for W. P. Titus, Harvey and G2S Construction.
Don was a member of the American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post #1, where he served as a Trustee and in the Color guard for several years; Laconia Elks BPOE #876; longtime member of the Leavitt Park Community Club Association and the Seniors Bowling League.
At his 85th birthday party, he requested that in lieu of gifts, donations be made to LRGH (Brenda’s Ride); this raised $1,000 for the charity.
Don was an avid woodworker and loved bowling, horseshoes and playing golf.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Alice J. (Rolfe) Smith of Lakeport; children, Linda Isitt and husband Randy, Raymond Smith and his wife Deb, Lori Beach and partner Dan, Douglas Peters and partner Crystal, Julie Hayward and husband Scott, along with 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son Thomas Peters, brother Milton Smith and sister Sylvia Brewster.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held Sunday, August 5, 11 AM at the Leavitt Park Community Club House, 334 Elm Street, Lakeport, NH 03246.
A luncheon buffet will be provided.
The family has designated LRGH and Hospice for memorial contributions:
Lakes Region General Hospital
80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246
In the "memo" section of your check, please write 'Brenda's Ride Account'
Hospice (Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice)
780 N Main St # 1, Laconia, NH 03246
http://www.centralvna.org/html/helpchh.html