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Donald Smith Obituary
Loving husband, father, son, and brother; 54
LEOMINSTER -- Donald Gregory (Greg) Smith, 54, of Leominster, MA, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Franklin, NH on November 14, 1959 to Judith and Donald Smith. Greg was a graduate of Burlington High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from Bentley College in 1982.
Greg was a caring and loving father and delighted in attending his daughter, Emma's piano and dance recitals. He cherished time with his family and never missed one of the many Smith family summer vacation gatherings on Cape Cod or in Maine.
Always available to lend a helping hand, Greg was kind, hard working and a supportive friend with a big network of loyal buddies that would do anything for him.
An avid fan of the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins, he also loved skiing and was his local golf league's champion and known for hitting the ball a mile!
Greg was a local builder of beautiful custom homes, where he developed an enviable reputation for the quality of his craftsmanship and careful attention to every detail. His clients loved him for the work he did and treated him like family. Greg also expressed his creativity through art, including photography and stained glass.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Beltzer-Smith and daughter, Emma Smith; his parents, Judith and Donald Smith of Burlington, MA; sister, Pamela and husband, Paul Grandmaison of Walpole, NH; sister, Audrey and husband, Dwight Barnes of Deerfield, NH; brother, Geoffrey Smith and wife, Karen of Gaithersburg, MD; and brother, Brian Smith and wife, Sheila of Westford, MA. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Greg will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends and will forever be in our hearts.
SMITH -- A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 60 West St., Leominster, MA. Calling hours will be at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation to the Emma Smith education fund, care of Rollstone Bank & Trust, 721 Central Street, Leominster, MA 01453.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Smith
May 30, 2014
Debbie and Emma, we are praying and thinking of you. Helene, Shawn, Maeve, Sorcha and Bridget O'Malley
May 30, 2014
Perhaps not fully knowing the lives he touched, the quiet reassurance he conveyed or the full spectrum of his life's achievements, such things were not lost on others. As our friend and neighbor, we came to appreciate the unassuming man next door who put so much thought and artistry into the home he built and maintained for his family, the sense of responsibility and genuine caring he innately felt for those of us connected to him in some way and the joy he shared when it was “goal to go” or “bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth”. He savored the nuances of the game, valued the skill it took to play and win professionally. Greg was a contender in his own right and on so many levels.
Our Leominster home stands atop Sheldon Hill as testament to his prowess and achievement as a builder and leader; a monument of sorts to a man who embodied quality, advanced fine craftsmanship and built beautiful structures made to stand the test of time. His kind spirit and exacting ways remain with us, uniquely set in the foundation he poured, the walls he constructed and the design he so carefully translated into the home we live in today.
We drew comfort seeing the light on in his garage office as he worked late into the night studying a blueprint or preparing a proposal. We feel a profound sadness knowing that light has now been extinguished, but celebrate the life he led, the relationships he forged and the legacy he left behind.
Mark and Paulette Sheppard
Mayo family
May 30, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Smith family.
Vivian White
May 30, 2014
Pam I am so sorry for your lost and to Donald's family I offer my sincere condolence. May he rest in the Loving arms of Our Lord God and Savior.
Peter, Nicole, Nick, Sarah & Taryn Souders
May 30, 2014
Deb and Emma we are praying for you and your entire family. Our condolences,
diane Valade
May 30, 2014
So sorry for your the loss of your brother. Sendng prayers to your family.
Avis Kremer
May 29, 2014
Debbie and Emma. I am so sorry to hear of your husband's and father's passing. I am praying for you.
Chris, Bill and Alli Cousins
May 29, 2014
Debbie and Emma, so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Annette and Mike Giunta
May 29, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Debbie, Emma,and Greg's entire family on your loss. Greg was such a great friend to so many people and he will be truly missed.
Susan Barnes
May 29, 2014
My heart is sad for the Smith family. May you all find comfort in each other.
Steve Brandes
May 29, 2014
So sorry to learn of Gregs passing.He was a great guy .God gained a angel today RIP my freind
steve DeCarolis
May 29, 2014
what a terrible tragedy. Greg was a great family man and friend to many. He will be sorely missed.
Judi Bellenger
May 29, 2014
We will miss you and hold all of the precious, funny & wonderful memories of you in our hearts, forever. I'm so sorry for your loss Debbie & to the Smith family. Gregg was a wonderful, kind man. With sincere sympathy
Bonnie & Frank Goddard
May 29, 2014
Debbie and Emma we are so sad about Gregs passing, he will be greatly missed. Please know that Frank and I are just a few houses away to help in any way we can. God Bless
Steven & Maureen Allain
May 29, 2014
Words cannot describe how we feel about the loss of our good friend. Great memories of skiing and Patriots & Red Sox parties to name a few. Deb and Emma, we will always be there for you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Scott LeBlanc
May 29, 2014
We are deeply saddened to hear of Greg's passing. He was a wonderful person and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Scott and Kristin LeBlanc
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