Photo courtesy of REED & BENOIT FUNERAL HOME INC
Watertown, New York
Donna M. Smith, 70, Watertown passed away Friday, August 16th at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown where she had been a patient since August 12th.
A memorial service will be at 1 pm Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Burial will follow in North Watertown Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday beginning at 11 am until the time of the service.
She is survived by her daughter, Lori Smith, Watertown; Arthur H. (Jessica Pitcher) Smith, Watertown; grandchildren, Levi Smith, McKayla M. Gibeau, Mackenzie S. Smith, 2 sisters, Melanie A. Ruttan, Sandra Maracle, 2 brothers, Howard and Stanley Robinson. Also surviving is the father to her children, Arthur Smith Jr., and several nieces and nephews.
She was born in Watertown, January 3, 1949, a daughter to the late Howard and Betty Nugent Jones. Donna graduated from Watertown High School in 1969 and worked for several years as a waitress at Moe’s Diner and sold Avon for several years.
Donna married Arthur Smith, Jr., on January 3, 1970 in Watertown, NY. The marriage ended in a divorce.
Donna looked forward to the time she spent with her family and friends, her wishes were to have a celebration of her life which will take place at Artie’s Tavern following the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
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I am from NJ across river from Phila. I come up every year since 1970 , reserve trng !
Met Donna at Mos in 80s! When Ray Allen had Mos! I stop in ever since , I saw Donna this pass June!
I have photos of Donna over last 35-40 years! Going to miss not seeing her! Call me >> cell 609 352 9120 Vito
VITO 13 DiGiovacchino
August 29, 2019 | NJ | Friend
Believe she is no longer in pain and sitting on the right hand side of Jesus. Watching over Y'all.
Patsy Barajas
August 20, 2019 | Ontario, CA | Family
Sorry for all your loss luv yas
Paula Paro
August 20, 2019 | Lillington, NC | Family
You were a great part of my life Ill never forget all the years we had together the best mother in law a girl could ask for Ill forever miss you Donna
Jessica Pitcher
August 20, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Daughter
Love and miss you!! BFF and sister--Until we meet again--gone but NEVER forgotten
Melanie Ruttan
August 20, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Sister
Fly high and sing with the angels Donna give Uncle Bill a hug for me Love you forever RIP Aunt Mary .
Mary Nugent
August 19, 2019 | Zephyrhills, FL | Family
My most sincere condolences to the Smith family. Donna, thanks for the memories. Until we meet again
Sue Modlin Daymont
August 19, 2019 | South Bend, IN | Friend