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Collin R. Smith October 12, 2011 Collin R. Smith, 9, of Parish, died Wednesday at his home. He was born in Syracuse, son of Robert S. and Marie L. Kraus Smith. He was a student at Parish Elementary School. He was very active in Parents of Special Children, YMCA Friends for Life respite program and ARISE of Oswego County. Surviving are his parents, Robert S. and Marie L. Smith; one brother, Austin, and one sister, Chian, living at home; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Yvonne Kraus of Parish; several aunts and uncles; and a special great-aunt. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday from Parish United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish, NY. Calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Friday from Harter Funeral Home, 2983 W. Main St., Parish, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parents of Special Children, 2 Tower Drive, Suite C, Fulton, NY, or the Epilepsy Foundation of Syracuse.

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Published by Syracuse Post Standard on Oct. 14, 2011.

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marie smith

November 7, 2011

marie smith

November 7, 2011

marie smith

November 7, 2011

what a smile!

marie smith

November 7, 2011

Jan Hennessy

November 7, 2011

I just found out about the loss of your precious Collin, Dennis, my heart is heavy,there sre no words to ease the loss of a grandchild. I know that there is a new star in the sky, watching and ready to light your way to see you again. He was Blessed to have you all in his life, as your were blessed to have him in yours. I miss seeing you at the shop and hearing about

Debbie

October 23, 2011

My thoughts and Prayers are with you,words cannot express enough the sorrow in all our hearts! Debbie, Central Square

Sue Thorp

October 21, 2011

We are sorry for your loss!! Our prayers are out to you!!

October 21, 2011

i am so sorry for your lost
i know he is in heaven with a horse of his very own named snowball
i will never stop loveing you all
my loves and prayers to you all
aunt carol marie kraus

Brian Jackson

October 20, 2011

i am sorry about your lost

October 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loved one passing,,,, My deep sympathy may the God of comfort and tender mercies comfort the family

krisitne bishop

October 18, 2011

i am so sorry for your loss. i know what you are going through i lost my son at the age of 4. it is very hard to go on, but you have to you have 2 other precious children to go on for. i also had a 7 year old son that i had to go on for. i know over time the pain will lesson but will never go away. god gives me the strength to use my son's death for others. it has been 14 years since his death but there is a reason and some day i will know why when i stand befroe the lord and see my son again, so i have something to look forward to in the future. if you ever need to talk call me at 678-2836

October 17, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David Dann and family

Jodi Walshvelo

October 15, 2011

Hi
I am new in town in williamstown, my 2 sons goes to parish- Lamar My son has one of your children in his class in 1st grade and speak a lot about him both of my kids are in special Ed class,too we're moving to liverpool in November--- our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family

Matt and Kelly Kennedy

October 15, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Collin was a sweet boy with a very contagious smile! He will be missed at Parish Elementary.
Hailey has been thinking of Austin through this time also. She speaks of him often.

Angela Sochia

October 15, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a such a sweet boy and so lucky to have such a wonderful family. In the words of my daughter Kayla, "He's a beautiful angel."

Lori Yuzwak

October 15, 2011

Robbie, Marie & family, I am so sorry to hear of Collin's passing. He was a special little boy & I will never forget him taking me by the hand & walking me all the way back to my camper at Harmony. He never missed a beat.

Brian & Linda Mcnitt

October 14, 2011

Brian snd I are drepl saddened by your loss. Welight tbis candle to honer Collin in life and to remember.

Kathy Mahar

October 14, 2011

It is so hard to believe this has happened, he was such a special little boy with a great family.My heart aches for all of you. He has touched all of you and your lives will never be the same. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy Mahar

Hazel Pugh

October 14, 2011

Marie and Rob, I was so stunned when Carrie called me about Collin. I pray you can feel God's loving, comforting arms around all of you. He was a special little boy who had a wonderful family. Hold on to all the joys he gave you.

On a field trip!

October 14, 2011

Heather Horning

October 14, 2011

I worked with Collin as his one on one all summer. I just can't believe it. My prayers are with you all.

Alicia Hamilton

October 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Collin's family throughout this difficult time. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Collin, but my son Hunter was very upset to hear of his passing. Hunter met Collin and Austin in school and speaks highly of both of them. R.I.P. little Angel, missed but not forgotten.

October 14, 2011

I am sorry for your loss, may you remember your angel is always with you. I will always remember his beautiful smile! Prayers are with you and your family.

jennifer cahill

October 14, 2011

Our hearts go out to you and your family. He has flown with the angels and god has received a very special boy. Our prayers are with you all.

Collin with his dad

Vicki Affinati

October 14, 2011

My heart breaks for all of you. Collin touched so many people and he will never be forgotten. Praying for God to hold all of you through this storm of life.

October 14, 2011

I'm so sorry about your loss. He's a special angel!

A Mom of two boys

October 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You will have a very special angel looking over you from above.

Sarah Gilkinson

October 14, 2011

I would like to say I am very sorry for you'r loss.Even though he was your little angel,he still is watching over you.I give you and your family my condolenses.

Family in Parish

October 14, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His fellow classmates and members of the community will be thinking about you all.

Lisa Wildrick

October 14, 2011

Marie & family, I'm sorry to hear about Collin. What a sweet boy he was. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many Blessings to you and your family.

della

October 14, 2011

im so sorry hes a sweet boy

October 14, 2011

My prayers go out to your entire family during this difficult time. A young man gone much too soon. Matt P(Parish,NY)

October 14, 2011

What a sweet looking boy and I am so sorry for the family.
Darlene Syracuse,NY

Ashley

October 14, 2011

Such a sweet boy! My thoughts and prayers are with the family during such a difficult time.

leona Johnson

October 14, 2011

many hugs for the loved ones of this special angel,one can only imagine the heaviness in their hearts. Rest in peace Collin, fly with the angels

Kathy Vincent

October 14, 2011

May God ease your sorrow & pain in your time of mourning. God Bless your family.

donna vincent

October 14, 2011

we didn't know collin very long, but it was hard not to fall in love with him. i know from personal experience how hard the death of a child is, and it never goes away completely. It just gets a little easier to live with as time goes on. The important thing to remember is the good moments while they were here. we will all miss collin very much and never forget him.

Maria Walter

October 14, 2011

My heart breaks for this family of such a special little boy. He is greatly missed by his second family as well.

A Friend

October 14, 2011

May your sweet angel rest in peace.

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