Mark Smith Obituary

Smith, Mark T. NORTH PORT, Fla. Mark T. Smith, 60, of North Port, Fla., passed away October 14, 2010. He was born August 20, 1950 in Hammond, Ind. and moved to this area ten years ago from Clifton Park, N.Y. He was the owner of MS Rascals Loony Bin in Port Charlotte, Fla.and was formerly with the family owned Smith Pontiac Dealership in Latham, N.Y. Mark was a member of the Elks, Moose Lodge #2121, the Eagles Aerie #3296, and the V.F.W. Post #5690, all in Port Charlotte, Fla. Mark was a very giving and loving person who will be missed by everyone that knew him. Survivors include his wife, Karen; father, William G. Smith of Rotonda West, Fla.; sisters, Shelley (Norbert) Baumgartner of Saginaw, Miss., Letha (Terrence) Walsh of Punta Gorda, Fla.; brothers, William of Aurora, Colo., David of Clifton Park, N.Y; mother-in-law, Lois Nolan of North Port, Fla., formerly of Albany, N.Y; sister-in-laws, Kathy (Bill) Shover of Troy, N.Y.; Lori (Fred) Deichman of Albany, N.Y; Carolyn (Greg) Nolte of Colonie, N.Y; Christine (Ben) Murray of Albany, N.Y; brother-in-laws, Robert (Debbie) Nolan of Amsterdam, N.Y; Keith (Mira) Nolan of Selkirk, N.Y; Christopher (Lisa) Nolan of Albany, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leo T. Nolan and brother-in-law, Brian Nolan. Celebration of Mark's life will be held Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Kays Ponger Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to U.S. Marine Corp, Toys for Tots, c/o MS Loony Bin, 1182 Tamiami Trial, Unit F, Port Charlotte, FL 33953. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.kays-ponger.com and sign the online guestbook.

Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 17, 2010.
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Happy 14th anniversary Mark sorry a day late know your in my heart everyday love you

Karen

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January 2, 2024

I think of him often we had shared some great memories together He was certainly one of a kind and Absolutely a Great Friend Save a seat at the bar for me buddy I´ll be joining you soon /Your good friend Shep.

Leo (Shep) Shepard

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Happy Birthday my Mark I miss you everyday all I ask is to hold my hand give me strength with Joe and his surgeries .. now have a great day with all our friends with you in heaven ..if you could give my parents a hug I miss them so much .. Happy Birthday old man lol I love you

Karen

August 19, 2023

Mark I think of all the good times we had you loved coming to Shep´s Tavern DAM we had some great times CUBA LIBRE your favorite drink you would have your own Lime cause I always ran out by the time you got there Mark I miss your Wit and most of all I Miss you You we´re and always will be a Great Friend.Save a spot at the bar for me I´ll be there with you soon. Love You Buddy/Shep

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April 30, 2023

It was 6 years ago today I turned the keys in to our Landlord @ MS Rascals Loony Bin I hope I did you proud love you Mark ..Cheers

Karen Brownell

Family

April 30, 2023

Happy 13th Wedding Anniversary my Mark .. I-remember this day like no other my heart was so full marring the man that made my heart skip a beat Made me so mad some days but you had that ability to look at me with those baby blue eyes and you would melt me .. Mrs Mark T Smith I was truly blessed to call you my Husband and still to this day I´m blessed .. love you sweetheart Happy Anniversary

Karen

Family

January 1, 2023

12 years ago today was the last time we looked at each other and you said I love you.. it still feel the fear , worry, sadness, and rage then warmth in my heart knowing you weren´t in pain anymore...I cherish all the days we had together you certainly was the funniest man I´ve ever met I´m blessed and grateful to have been your wife .. now I have to turn my frown around to share Joes birthday today ( so many thoughts are going on in my head ) give all our loved ones hugs especially my parents I love you

Karen

Family

October 14, 2022

Happy 72 Birthday had a difficult time finding your obit saiid it needed to be renewed .. I don´t know what page I was on do I renewed it for ever and now I find your original page .. my heart sank thinking I had lost 12 years of memories this photo was taken on your 50th Birthday on Bittersweet look at you all shaven loved it .. please give our Moms and Dads hugs
It seems you have more friends I. Heaven then I do here anymore I miss and love them all , well this Georgia loves and misses you .. your loving wife Karenski

Karen Brownell

August 21, 2022

Mark we had so many great memories every time I drive by the old Smith´s Pontiac lot I just smile and say Hey Buddy You were and always will be a great friend Miss You Always /Shep

Leo (Shep) Shepard

Friend

October 20, 2021

My Mark where has the time gone 11 years ago looking into your eyes for the last time we saw you in so much pain I told you I´d take your pain away taking you off life support I was able to lay next to you your smile has stayed with me your last breath I still feel in my heart .. I´ll never stop loving you .. Oct 14 your passing and Joes Birthday your a strange lol give my parents Edda and all the others with you my love

Karen Brownell

Family

October 13, 2021

Happy Birthday my Mark it feels like yesterday you were celebrating your 60th at the bar .. so many losses for us here Fred and now Todd as sad as it is not to see them I´ll happy they have you my heart breaks keep holding my hand as you can see we´ve been going through too much give love to Mom & Dad I´m sure she was singing first thing in the morning .. sorry a day late I did put you up on face book lol you still getting tons of comments & I love you your Karenski

Karen

August 22, 2021

Happy 71st Mark. Heaven is definitely a better place with you there. That doesn't mean we don't miss you terribly down here. Keep 'em laughing.

pat mccullom

August 21, 2021

My dearest Mark,
It’s hard to believe it was 10 years ago I payed next to you ,we said we loved each other You closed your beautiful blue eyes to begin your new journey with God ,, I may not be able to see you but I feel you in my heart,,I know your watching over me I feel you don’t ever go way keep holding my hand ,,I love you ❤❤❤Your Karenski

Karen Brownell

Spouse

October 13, 2020

Happy Birthday Mark...

Frederic A Sasse

Friend

August 21, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday my friend,I think of you often about some of the things we did.Rest in peace Mark...YOU are missed.

Frederic A Sasse

Friend

August 21, 2020

Happy 70th birthday Mark. I know you're enjoying your time up there forever making people laugh. It doesn't seem possible that it's been almost ten years since you left us. I had such a great time down there with you and Karen earlier that year. We all miss you so much.

Pat McCullom

Friend

August 20, 2020

Happy 70th Mark it seems like yesterday we celebrated your 60th the last one here with me, I hoe your celebrating with all our friends up there seems there are more with you then here .... we’ll I’m sure you’ve been helping with the sale of the house we did good not even 24hours sold. It’s bittersweet it’s just getting to be too much to handle ...lot of great memories Happy Birthday love and miss you Mark keep holding my hand ❤❤❤

Karen Brownell

Spouse

August 20, 2020

Your all at rest now Merlot , Beau Sammy in our back yard love you all

Katen Brownell Brownell

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July 11, 2020

Happy 10th Anniversary My Mark , I wonder where the time went.. I still miss you, your laugh I can still hear you telling all your silly jokes. I sit in our home ( I hope you like all the renovations) and still chuckle about the day we opened the front door and all three dogs fell in the pool lol. Give my parents my love and Edda too ❤Keep holding my Hand love your wife Karenski

Karen Brownell

Spouse

January 1, 2020

Happy Birthday Mark I'm not sure why your post did show up on your birthday.. I know your Birthday was nothing but laughter and jokes ( the Wrecking Crew ) is all together less me I miss you all .. love honey keep holding my hand

Karen Brownell

August 24, 2019

Happy birthday Mark,I think of you often and the adventures we had,New York City.the road trip to North Carolina etc,the many times you I and Karen tallkedon phone....R I P my friend...

August 23, 2019

Happy birthday dear friend. Reminiscing of past times still brings a big smile to my face. If only we could go back to those fun, carefree years.

Pat McCullom

August 21, 2019

Jan 1st 2010 you laughed while I was singing I was the happiest girl in the whole USA , looking into my eyes saying , I Do Mrs Smith seems like yesterday not 9 years ago .. I will love you forever and a day my Mark ❤ Happy Anniversary honey

Karen Brownell

January 1, 2019

Merry Christmas My Mark ( I sent you a message Christmas Eve and I don't see it ) .. miss you honey was looking at pictures and made me me cry .. our wedding Anniversary is the 1st would be 9 yrs I remember that day like it was yesterday ❤❤❤ Give our parents hugs along with Edda .. love you ❤❤❤

Karen Brownell

December 28, 2018

I often think of you my friend...Rest in Peace Mark...

Fred Sasse

October 16, 2018

RIP Mark

Peter DeCicco

October 16, 2018

Hi honey
It's another anniversary of your passing, it still hurts missing your laughter and love ,,,give my Mom a hug I miss her so much and hold my hand never let go . I love and miss you my Mark

Karen Brownell

October 15, 2018

Hi honey,
As you can see I've been real busy burying family and friends my heart is broken . I know you showed them the way especially Mom . I miss her so much now Edda I'm the only one left here ,thankfully I have Joe &Frwd here ...we are redoing the pool it's liking so nice you would approve ..Our Tia is back home permently ( reassure Mom please) well time to start my day :: love you Mark keep holding my hand

Karen Brownell

March 4, 2018

Hi my Mark sorry I haven't written in awhile as you know Mom died suddenly I can't tell you how much my heart hurts. Please watch over her and give her the biggest hug ever. Happy belated anniversary 8 years now bittersweet ..Today I've arranged a MS Rascals get together it's going to be great to see the old gang , So many people have commented on how much they miss the place :: me not so much it was time ,, not feeling great so keep holding my hand I miss and love you , your Karenski

Karen Brownell

January 14, 2018

Happy Belated birthday Mark RIP

Peter DeCicco

August 30, 2017

I have a favor Mark, send down your strength for Karen. Another scare and waiting . It breaks my heart . I know her daddy is heartbroken too because his children were his life. Maybe the two of you can give double prayers since you know the top man. Love, mom in law❤❤❤

Mom in law Love

August 26, 2017

I am sorry for being late remembering your birthday Mark,so Happy Birthday my friend...I think about all the things we did years ago and sit back with a broad smile and laugh...Rest in peace my friend....

Fred Sasse

August 26, 2017

Happy 67th Birthday sorry a few days late .. I found out your Dad passed recently, you know how much I admired your Mom and Dad knowing they are united again gives me greater peace of mind I know how much you love your mom and dad and you can watch over them also tell your dad thank you you know why ♥.. I miss you mark you old fart 67 wow lol .. I want you to know that Fred. was the first to wish you a happy birthday on Facebook I know how much he loves and misses you along with many others give Jeffery my love I know Nanci misses him every day and another favor I know my Dad knows how much I miss and love him, hug him for me . I gruop is getting smaller down here and bigger up there with you until we all meet again keep holding my hand miss and love you my Mark ; happy birthday

Karen Brownell

August 24, 2017

Well My Markie we did it .. MS Rascals Loony Bin was and is a success . I've never been more proud when I closed the doors .. your dream my challenge will aways be remembered in Port Charlotte Fl .. together we did it you kept holding my hand .. ❤❤❤❤Love you your Karenski

Karen Brownell

May 30, 2017

Hi Mark I wrote you a nice letter 6 this morning and I can't find it so upsetting .. 7 yrs ago yesterday we became one I always and will cherish the time we had .. I'm happy to start a new year especially Cancer Free I know you had something to do with my healing .. I'm getting tired and now know life is too short so get your feelers out there to bye the bar please lol .. give Daddy a hug and keep holding my hand .. you could show me your around ... Love you your Karenski

Karen Brownell

January 2, 2017

My Mark not sure why the first letter I wrote never made it on your page ....
Oct 14th never gets easier if anything it gets harder missing you smile , Your laugh , your outrageous sense of humor .. I was in Daytona for Bike Week which made it even harder being close to Jacksonville where you closed your eyes forever . I had a great friend of yours with me to share a special moment with Fred Burrows ,, he misses you so much .. we toasted cried and laughed at some of the wonderful memories we all shared ... I miss you , love you and need you to hold my hand ... sending kisses of love to you in Heaven

Karen Brownell

October 16, 2016

Six years ago sadness came to the Smith and Nolan families. He left quite a mark on my daughter Karen's life. His dream was to own a bar and so he did and Karen has carried it through these 6 years with the help of her blessed husband Joe. I know this is what Mark planned for her. Miss you. Mom in law

Mom Lois

October 14, 2016

Happy birthday Mark. Time flies so fast. I know your dear father in law Leo is with you as he was the day of your wedding to my brave daughter Karen. That was such a wonderful day. I want to thank you for holding her hand during these trying times. Joe has-been Rock. And I know that was part of putting a smile again and bring her through this time in her life. Love you.Mom in laws you called me. Lois

Mom in law With love

August 21, 2016

Hi my Mark
Its Aug 20 th .. Happy Birthday I'm sure Heaven is going to be partying up a storm today .. I sure hope so we always had a great time on your birthday.. I've been looking at alot of pictures and came across your 50th birthday party in NY you looked so young , your 60th I don't have any they are in some long lost phone somewhere . I have you in my heart and mind everyday .. I know you've been watching over me with this breast cancer set back thank you ,keep holding my hand Happy 66th Birthday I love you

Karen Brownell

August 20, 2016

My Dearest Mark , Merry Christmas it's been a hard Chrrmas this year .. Tried to call up to Chrissy's to talk to everyone last night apparently it was too hectic to talk to me .. Hurt me real bad .. As I sat and cried I realized its on I have the memories in my heart and mind .. I also didn't do the Toys For Tots this year and feeling I really let the kids down , bought some gifts just doesn't feel right , so I guess Imm going to start it up again ( hope you've got my back) Merry Christmas Mark share my love with Dad your Mom , Brian,Lee and all our other dear friends .. Keep holding my Love and miss you

Karen Brownell

December 25, 2015

Hi Mark , It's unbelievable 5yrs ago as of right now 3:10 I was laying on your bed while you took your last breath . It just doesn't seem possible . It's half of our time together .. My heart still aches .. I've been comtimpating if it's time to spread your ashes , I'm having a real hard time wondering if and exactly where you would like to be .. Lol you are spread on most of the Bars parking lots on your Memorial Runs .. You've held my hand though all my rough times .. When your ready I know you will let me know .. Love you Mark .. Keep holding my hand .. PS give the Kids hugs I miss them .. Forever in my Heart , Love your Karenski

Karen Brownell

October 14, 2015

Hi Mark, where has 5 years gone. Karen is doing well even though she still misses you. Just a letter to let you know you are never forgotten.

Love mom in law To dear Mark

August 22, 2015

Happy Birthday my Dearest Mark . Wow 65 Today . It's a big one , I'm sure there is a big celebration going on in Heaven , it eases my heart knowing your with my Dad your Mom and sadly many of our dear friends .. Miss and love you Happy Birthday Mark .... Keep Holding my hand ( if this is a repeat I wrote but never showed )

Karen Brownell

August 20, 2015

My love too. Dad and I were very happy fotr our Karen but God had other works in mind ang both of you left two mourning wifes but Karen is happy now ani will be soon too with my hubby. Watch over us both. Mom in law

Love, mom in law Love to my son in law

January 4, 2015

Hi my Mark .. 5 yrs ago you made me the happiest girl in the whole USA when we said I do .. Even though we were together 10 yrs our love grew that day like no other feeling I had ever felt before .. 10 months later you went to Heaven .. My heart was shattered .. As time goes on I realize you don't have to be in my life because your in my heart forever .. I thank you for making my days now happy . They say God works in mysterious ways no it's been you the whole time . Thank you for bringing my Joe into my life I love him with all of my heart .. Never stop holding my hand .. Forever your Karen . I love you

Karen brownell

January 1, 2015

Happy BIRTHDAY Mark you are missed

Peter DeCicco

October 17, 2014

Hey Mark Happy Birthday Buddy. Someone said you might be having a B'Day party in Heaven, well Heaven's in for one Hell of a party. Miss you buddy think of you often.
Your Buddy
Shep

Leo (Shep) Shepard

October 15, 2014

Dearest Mark, watch over my sweet Daughter as she is following in your footsteps and keeping the bar running in your name. Tell my sweetheart I love him

to dear Mark Love your mom in law

October 15, 2014

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Karen Brownell

October 14, 2014

My Dearest Mark ... It's 4 yrs of missing you .. There isn't a day that your not on my mind for one reason or another .. Lol a joke said , another problem at the bar , something breaking down at the house .. I wouldn't change it for the world .. ??... I wrote the last time on your birthday and called your Dad ..he didn't realize it was your bday , but when I reminded him he was grateful .. He's an amazing wonderful father in law to me to this day .. He misses you , but understands you had an amazing life .. I promised him I would visit ... Well I sold both the cars and got new one lol yup at Fusillo .. Kinda funny huh .. Like the car , didn't like dealing with the dealership ... No worries for you anymore ... As you know it's Joes Birthday so give him a break ...he's a wonderful Husband to me .. Hell I know you set up .. Lol I hope there are Birthdays in Heaven cause I know you have a lot of your friends to share it with ( it's unfortunate for us ) .. Happy 64th My Dearest Mark .. Your forever in my heart .. I love you .. your Loving wife Karenski

Karen Brownell

October 13, 2014

Happy Birthday Mark miss you.

Robert Lieber

August 22, 2014

Happy Birthday Mark

Peter DeCicco

August 21, 2014

Happy Birthday Mark...Rest in Peace my Friend...

Fred Sasse

August 21, 2014

I miss you Man.... To one of my Dearest, craziest friends. ps... Thanks for the House and part time job. Edda

EDDIE GOLONKA

August 21, 2014

Dearest Mark, today is your birthday. I remember enjoying those birthdays along with my sweet Hubby. Where has time gone. I hope you and Leo are enjoying this day together as I know my Daughter Karen will never forget those days and miss you as she misses her Daddy.

Your Mom in Law Lois

August 20, 2014

I will never forget Mark he has the same Birthday as my grandma Ruth Weaver She is 92

Tonya Ruiz

August 20, 2014

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Karen

August 20, 2014

My Dearest Mark Happy Birthday ??,,,Your last Birthday seems like yesterday yet its seems like forever to hear your voice ,,,I hooey there are Birthdays in Heaven. Sadly there are so many of our friends there to celebrate with you (give everyone a hug ),, On top of being your Birthday we have made the decision to renew the lease on the bar ,,you better keep holding my hand ,I can't say it hasn't been easy ,,I've had so many health issues ,without our employees we would never be celebrating our 7th year on Sept 5th ,,lol remember that day ,,smiling ,,Joe has been so good to me Mark I know you'd haunt him if he wasn't ,,hes been my rock threw so many days of sadness ,Ive been blessed ,, I hope your taking care of my Dad , I miss him so much it hurts ,,Give him a hug and tell him how much I love him(and of course you Mom ),,,I talk to your Dad here and there ,,God Bless him he may not get around easily but he's still there in smarts lol ,,,,We my eyes are raying and I can't see to type so I'm going to say bye ,,,I Love Mark your always in my heart ,,Keep holding my ,,PS tell our kids Harley, Beau ,Sammy ,Harley and Arthur Mommy loves them Happy 64th Honey xoxoxoox , Your loving wife Karen

Karen Brownell

August 20, 2014

Tnx for rembering Mark ,, shep I sure do remember you ;). ,, My dearest Mark it would have been 4 years tomorrow we finally tied the knot after 10 yrs ,, so sad 10 months later you went to heaven ,, I love you and miss you everyday ,,, happy New Years in Heaven ,, happy 4 th Wedding Anniversay

Karen Brownell

December 31, 2013

Hi Karen,I say all the time "you can't beat that saving you money got us here" That was one of Mark's famous commercials He is forever in my thoughts. I owned Shep's Tavern in Cohoes and me and mark became great friends. He is a great person and missed dearly in our area.But I know he's smiling looking down at all of us
Keep the faith
Shep

Leo ( Shep ) Shepard

December 28, 2013

Received a great gift I recently received phone calls from bothe Pat NcCullum and Fred Sassie ,, theyiss you so ,,, your forever loved ,, keep holdings hand

Karen Brownell

December 27, 2013

Karen I read these entries and realize how lucky my friend Mark was I am sure he is smiling and probably making a joke about it.He is still in many conversations here in NY we are also smiling his catch phrase "go see Mark" is repeated regularly.I hope you are very happy you deserve it,

Peter DeCicco

December 27, 2013

Hi Mark, I just saw this link from Karen. I didn't know about it till now. hope you have found your bar stool in Heaven. Miss you and your jokes.
Merry Christmas,
EDDA

Edward Golonka

December 25, 2013

MerryChristmas my Dearest Mark ,, I know your smiling at all the kids in Port Charlotte opening their presents from Santa ,,, thank you for holding my hand. ,, miss you every day. Give hugs to my Dad Your Mom , my Brother , Sister in law and our friends that left too early. Xoxo , your Karenski

Karen Brownell

December 24, 2013

Missing you <3 Keep holding my hand

Karen Brownell

December 16, 2013

I know you are holding Karen's hand today because it a very difficult one. Her love for you and her love for Joe are intertwined today. That is not a coinisidance that one wonderful occasion and one so sad should have happened. I think it is to bring two loved ones together into one loving family. On this special day I wish you to give special love to my Hubby, my baby Son, my Dear Mom and so many others that have left me and my family. Love you,

Your mom in law Lois

October 14, 2013

Rest in Peace Mark...

Fred Sasse

October 14, 2013

My Dearest Mark ( this may be the 2nd one today I think I lost the other one I wrote) Three years ago we put you back on a ventilated hoping your infection would get better ( you were so mad ) after 24 hours I had to make a decision noone should ever have to make for a 60 yr old man that was my best friend , lover, and Husband to rear in peace forever . You died 3:05 in my arms on 10/14/10 your with me everyday ,, I know it's what you wanted and im finding peace with it as much as I can ,,,I'm writing a day early cause as you know; you set us up) its Joes Birthday tomorrow as well. A joy and a sorry in one day. ,, so I'm separating today and tomorrow. ,, I miss you Mark everyday , I know your at peace because your presence is rare anymore ,, your happy for me ,, never stop holding my hand ,,,, give love to my Dad , your Mom , my Brother , Lee and all our friends that I miss dearly. ,,,, there will be a toast in honor of you ,,, I love you. , your Karwnski

Karen Brownell

October 13, 2013

My dearest Mark . Three years ago on Oct 14th I had to make a decision that noone should ever have to make in their lifetime to end your lover , best friend and Husbands life ,, I know it's what you wanted it just wears hard on my daily ,,, your so missed not just by me , but others here in Florida ,, I know you were a big part of finding happiness for me again with Joe ,, it's amazing you would find a man that has a Birthday on the same day I grieve for you on the Anniversay of your passing ,, that's how you were .. Making sure I'd be ok. ,, I love you even more for that ,, I know your at peace ,, your signs aren't as pronounced of your presence. .. I do know your are holding my hand !!! MS Rascals is doing ok baby ,, it's all because of you ,, keep us all well and give your Mom , my Dad , Brother ,Lee and all our friends ; the wrecking crew a hug ,, I miss you all. And I Love You my Mark ,,, I'm writing a day early because of Joes Birthday I want to smile for him as well. Keep holding my hand Mark ,. Your forever in my heart. Give all our kids a hug , your loving wife , Karenski

Karen Smith

October 13, 2013

I am writing to you to watch over Karen and help her with her bar. Her kitchen is driving her crazy so give her peace and the people doing the work, do it fast and perfect.

With love Your Mom in Law

August 21, 2013

Remembering you on your birthday Mark,God Bless You and Rest in Peace...

August 20, 2013

Happy 63rd Birthday my Dearest Mark ... I hope your up in Heaven having one heck of a party with of our friends that have left us too soon .. I miss you Mark everyday and doing my best to keep your dream MS Rascals up and running ( I know your with I couldn't do it without your guidance ,,,sending you a hug and kiss with a big Birthday Wish ,, I love you ,, keep holing my hand

Karen Brownell

August 20, 2013

Hi Mark I wrote last month it was Two and a half years its actually today. So unbelievable it's bee m that long. Still miss you everyday. Keep holdings hand. Love you

Karen Brownell

April 14, 2013

Mark , it's two and a half years ago you closed your eyes for good ,,, I still question what you were trying to say before the Meds kicked in ,, I believe you were trying to say it was ok. Somedays I wonder where the time went. I'm blessed to have had the strength too be on . As you know Joe is amazing ,, i thank you for guiding me most of all holding my hand in my daily decisions ,,, I love you And miss you Xoxo

Karen Smith-Brownell

March 14, 2013

Hi Mark i know its been a while since Ive written ,,,You left me a Bar ,,lol ..Well tomorrow is the 28th month since you went to heaven and my Birthday ,,, Thats changed quite a bit ,,now i only celebrate 1 day ,,You had the most amazing Birthday gatherings for me ,,so sweet ... Well, leased out the kitchen so i dont have to worry about the dinners coming out wrong ... I heard from Tony Sabatino he misses and thinks of you often ,,how can not think of you ,,your presence is everywhere we look ,a car commercial , a Bad joke lol pretty much everything ,,, i had another surgery ,,4of my disk in my neck fused lets hope thats it for awhile .. take care of that for me lol..Give my daddy a big hug as well as your Mom ...Your forever in my Heart ..Happy Karen's Day ,,xoxox

karen Smith-brownell

February 13, 2013

Rest in Peace my friend...You are truly missed.

Fred Sasse

October 16, 2012

Dear Mark, As Karen says, time does seem to stand still sometimes but other times it flies. Two years already. Thank you for always being with her during those hard days and she will never forget your love but life goes on. Say hello to my beloved Hubby.
Love, your Mom in Law

my dear Son In Law from your dear Mother in Law

October 15, 2012

Mark,,Two years ,,they say time flies ,,I say time stands still .. Two years ago today was like ifell asleep and woke up 5 minutes later ,,My memory of two years ago is vivid it takes my breath away ... Yes i have moved on with my life and I know your happy for me .. How weird Joes bithday today and your anniversay of your passing ?? somehow some way you managed to finagle this happening ,,, We had your Memorial Bike Run last weekend and Fred and i released you bandana on the 776 bridge ,,, It was the right thing to do :)... Imiss my Mark and thankful everyday to have you as my husband, bestfriend, and now my Guardian Angel ... Keep holding my .. I love you ... Your Karenski

Karen Smith-Brownell

October 14, 2012

Karen,
Congratulations on you 5 year Anniversay. You have something to be so proud of. You kept Mark's dream alive during a very hard time In your life. Be happy and know that you have 2 special angels watching over you.

Kathy

Kathy Shover

September 7, 2012

I agree with your Mom Karen.

Rosemarie Souders

September 7, 2012

Karen, time flies and I know Mark is behind you and is so proud that you and you alone have been able to keep and produce a business and give of yourself all those years of helping not only children but friends in need.
I feel that your father and I have been very blessed. Love, Mom

September 6, 2012

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The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

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Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Ways to honor Mark Smith's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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