Gaylord Smith Obituary
He moved to the Schenectady area in 1976. He was recognized internationally as an authority on dairy manufacturing. He established the Mohawk Associates, where he worked internationally as a consultant; prior to that, he worked at Glen Mohawk Dairy in quality control.
He was an avid Nittany Lions fan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathleen Moffitt Smith; two sons, Patrick Smith of Ocean View, Del., and Andrew Smith of Tampa, Fla.; three daughters, Amy (Joe) Bomm of Glenville, Susan Smith of Plattsburgh and Megan Smith of Morgantown, W.Va.; three brothers, Wilson Smith of Florida, Richard Smith of Salem, Mo., Donald Smith of Lansdale, Pa.; and a sister, Nancy Smith of Pennsylvania.
Funeral service will be Monday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima (Rosa Road, Schenectady) where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Calling hours Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady.
Memorial contributions can be made to Animal Protection Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, N.Y. 12302.
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Danielle Kinder
April 15, 2008
Dear Smith Family-
My condolences to your family during this difficult and trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Danielle Kinder (college friend of Meghan's)
Pamela Smith
March 7, 2008
Aunt Kathy, Patrick, Amy, Susie, Meghan, Andrew:
I truly regret the fact that I am unable to come east to attend the funeral. But, I want all of you to know that I have the most fondest memories of Uncle Gay. I can still see all of us sitting around at Grandma's apartment telling stories or in Schenectady for Meghan's Christening. He was a phenomenal story teller - especially of his time at Penn State!!! My strongest memories though, are all of him laughing and enjoying life. He was such a jovial man. My only regret is that because of the distance between us, my husband Matt, and son Ben, never had the opportunity to know him personally. However, he lives on in our family through the memories I have shared with them. I love you guys and know my thoughts are with you. My prayer is that God will give you the peace that Uncle Gay now knows.
Love, Pam
Kelley Casey-Blaise
March 7, 2008
Sue, I missed your smiling face around the office this week and wondered where you were. I am saddened to hear about your Dad. You are in my prayers. I hope that you find comfort in the fond memories you have of him and in the wonderful things people are saying about him. I found that to be very comforting when my mom passed away. Peace.
amy stark
March 7, 2008
When I was a kid, Mr Smith was my neighbor and the dad of my best friend. Growing up, I have thought about him often and now that I am a parent, I am so grateful that I had him and his family in my life as a young person. He loved his family, friends, work and life. He always had a smile on his face. He was a wonderful person.
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Warner Houth
March 7, 2008
I saw the obituary in the Plattsburgh paper and said to myself that Gaylord must be the brother between Wilson and "Moose" and, therefore, cannot be 77. In any case, my condolences to all on the passing of the person I remember as a terrific young man. Small world isn't it? Warner was raised in Honesdale and finds this connection in the Press-Republican. Missed you at the 55th, Debbie and Wilson. We are in Ft. Myers 7 months a year. Maybe we can get the DZ ladies together some day. Again, sincere condelences from Jane and Warner.
Barbara Hallowich
March 7, 2008
Sending condolences and deepest sympathy to the whole family - from Patrick's co worker.
Jamie Morgan
March 7, 2008
Pat and Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I didn't know your father and husband but I am sure he was a great man. Keep those memories they can never be taken from you.
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