Leigh Squier Smith

1924 - 2019

BORN

1924

DIED

2019

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R.A. Patrick Funeral Home - Clifton Springs

26 West Main street

Clifton Springs, New York

Leigh Smith Obituary

CLIFTON SPRINGS – Leigh Smith, age 95, passed away on Saturday (November 16, 2019) at the Canandaigua VA Hospital.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday (November 22) at the R.A. Patrick Funeral Home. 26 West Main St., Clifton Springs.

A Celebration of Leigh's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday (November 23) at the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church.

Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Friends may contribute to the Clifton Springs VFW in Leigh's memory.

Leigh was born October 28, 1924 in Clifton Springs, the son of the late Lawerence and Helen Smith. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Shortly after returning home from the war, Leigh married the love of his life, Rita. Leigh worked for Papec Machine Co. for 33 years and later for Cliftronics for over 14 years. He was a graduate of Midlakes High School. Leigh was a member of the Shortsville American Legion Post 34 and the Clifton Springs VFW. He was also a member of the Clifton Springs United Methodist Church. He enjoyed his morning walks to Talk of the Town for coffee with his friends. Leigh was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be sadly missed by all.

Leigh is survived by his two daughters Patricia MacDonell and former husband, Scott MacDonell, and Barbara Gifford and former husband, F. Ronald Gifford; grandchildren Christa (Sean) Socha, Robert (Tracy) MacDonell, Matthew (Jennifer) Gifford, and Lindsay (Matthew) Alvut; great-grandchildren Nathan MacDonell, Ryan MacDonell, Brandon MacDonell, Sydney Socha, Sarah Socha, Vivienne Gifford, Olivia Gifford, William Gifford, Peyton Alvut, and Brooks Alvut; sister-in-law, Jeanne Smith; nephew, Lawerence Smith; and many dear friends all around Clifton Springs.

Leigh is predeceased by his wife, Rita Jane Smith; parents Lawerence and Helen Smith; brother, Robert Smith, and niece, Peggy Smith.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2019.
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Pat and Barb, I just heard of your father's death. I have many wonderful memories of sharing time with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margaret (Norsen) Norton

December 8, 2019

Barb & Pat

So sorry to hear of your Dads passing He was a big part of Clifton Springs Always enjoyed visiting with him at Talk Of Town I know what a void it will be with just loosing my Dad a year ago Many prayers are with you!

God Bless

Debbie(Howell) & Steve Close

November 25, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Shirley Henry

November 22, 2019

We are very sorry to hear of Leigh's passing. Always enjoyed our chats on my way home from work on most nice days he was always on his front porch. May all the memories help you through this time of sorrow.

Chris & Charlene Penner

November 19, 2019

Pat & Barb, sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad...He and your Mom were a big part of my life growing up on West Hill...A wonderful man...

Dan Driscoll

November 19, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Leigh's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Laura Bailey

November 18, 2019

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