Born in Buffalo to Henrietta (nee Rumpl) and Clifford Smith, he is predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Richard (Elaine) and David (Renate). He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lucille (nee Becker); his four children Kathryn O’Connor (Joseph), Donna Badgett (Kevin), Carolyn Smith and Roger Smith (Tracy Calhoun); six grandchildren Matthew, Katelyn (Augustine), Joseph (Caitlin), Sarah, Jacob and Timothy. He was overjoyed with the recent addition of his great grandson, John Michael.
Ron was a devout Catholic and devoted to his family. He loved to amuse/pester Lucille and his children with his great sense of humor, to travel throughout the United States and Canada on many family vacations and to just spend time with his family as often as he could. He worked hard to provide a wonderful home and was proud to be able to offer all his children college educations. His favorite leisure activities were fishing and playing games with family and friends. He enjoyed carpentry and took pride in the fact that he built the homes he lived in with his own two hands.
In order to allow for all his children and grandchildren to be present, a Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:00 am, SS Joachim and Anne Roman Catholic Church, 2313 Route 98, Varysburg, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Varysburg Volunteer Fire Department at 2446 Route 20A, Varysburg, NY 14167 or CHARLOTTE HOUSE PO BOX 123 4613 ROUTE 98 North Java, NY 14113 http://www.charlottehouse.org
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