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Douglas Smith Obituary
Pittsford: Taken unexpectedly on October 24, 2008, at age 62. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; children, Daniel (Marta) Smith and Erin Smith; parents, Craig and Honey Smith; grandson, Sebastian Smith; brothers, Stephen (Sandy) Smith, Jeffrey (Linda) Smith; sister, Deborah (Ted) Green and his beloved extended family and friends.
Friends may call Tuesday, 1-3, 5-7 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, 10 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 26 Mendon-Ionia Rd., Mendon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 78851, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8851, www.americanheart.org or to Fisher House Foundation, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852, www.fisherhouse.org. To light a candle in memory visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Smith
Robert Lee
November 17, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Bob & Donna Lee (The Stair Man)
Jana Gandy
November 5, 2008
Dear Joan, Dan and Erin,
Bill and I were deeply saddened to hear of Doug's passing and have kept each of you in our hearts and prayers since. We have so many wonderful memories we share with your family over the years and remember Doug's tremendous enthusiasm and love for anything any of you was doing. He was wonderful!
Love, Jana and Bill Gandy
Pam Babcock
November 3, 2008
Dear Joan,
My parents and I were saddened to learn of Doug's passing. God bless you and your family. Deepest sympathy. Pam Babcock
Barb Hanner
November 1, 2008
Dear Joan,
I am so sad to hear the shocking news about Doug's untimely death. I know there are no words that can undo the pain you must be feeliing but please know that you and your children are in my prayers.
Charlie Hanner
November 1, 2008
Joan;
I just heard the terrible news about Doug-I have thought of you often over the years and am very sorrowful that I didn't keep in touch--when I think of the fond memories that we all had over the years it brings a smile to my face--I wish you and your family all of God's Grace in your time of mourning--please extend my condolences to Steve, Jeff, your children and Doug's parents---you all were/are such good friends. God Bless-Charlie
David House
October 28, 2008
Joan, Erin, and family,
Wishing you our heartfelt prayers at this time of your great loss. Doug was an early part of our family's memory of Pittsford's swimming tradition. He will be sadly missed.
Dave, Karen, Katie, Steph, Rachel, and Amanda House
Everyone at the Tracey Door Co.
October 28, 2008
Dear Smith Family,
Our deepest condolences go out to your whole family. Doug will be greatly missed by all of us at the Tracey Door Company and in the building industry. He was a great man.
Tim Tracey, Michelle Tracey Stundtner, Jessica Stundtner
Rich Papaleo
October 28, 2008
Joan,Dan and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Doug's down to earth pleasent personality and warm smile will be missed.
Doyle Security Systems
The employees of J. Kozel & Son, inc
October 28, 2008
To the Smith Family,
Doug was an outstanding member of the homebuilder community and will be greatly missed. His reputation was impeccable and we enjoyed dealing with him throughout the many years. Please accept our sincere condolences.
October 27, 2008
Joan and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. We will deeply miss Doug's smiling face every Thursday night when we walked into the gun club.
Brian and Sarah Miller
Kerry Mitchell
October 27, 2008
Dear Joan and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. His thoughtfuliness, volunteerism and friendship as a fellow member at Holfield Rod and Gun Club will be missed.
Paul & Mary Jo Vonhof
October 26, 2008
With deepest sympathy, and the hope of the resurrection.
Diane Fernaays
October 26, 2008
Joan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane and Ron Fernaays
Linda And Gerry Odenbach
October 26, 2008
Dear Joan, Erin And Dan,
Gerry and I am deeply saddened with the shocking news of Doug's untimely death. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Doug touched many and we will all have wonderful memories of him. Please accept our sincere condolences, Linda and Gerry Odenbach
Donna & Garry Brower
October 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dewey Kailburn
October 26, 2008
Joan and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Doug was such an influence on me during and after the time I worked for him. May Gods grace and peace help you through these tough times. Dewey Kailburn
Ruth Weissberger
October 26, 2008
Joan, Erin, Dan, Marta, Jeff, Linda and Tim,
All our beautiful and cherished memories will forever remain in my heart. I am with you in spirit and thoughts. With Deepest Sympathy,
October 26, 2008
Our thoughts are with you at such a sorrowful time. We hope that you find comfort & peace knowing how much we thought of and respected Doug.
Kevin and Tracie De Young
BJ, Kathy, and Ayden Rothfuss
October 26, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Ginny Tortorici
October 26, 2008
Dear Joan, Erin, Dan and family,
Jim and I wish to extend our sincere condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginny and Jim Tortorici
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