Yvette I Smith

POTSDAM – Yvette I. Smith, 100, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 17, 2026 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Yvette was born on January 19, 1926, in Williamsburg, Ontario, Canada the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Langlois) Castagnier. On December 16, 1946, she married Aras A. Smith in Massena. He predeceased on August 19, 2021.

Yvette was a homemaker who had deep and abiding faith in Jesus. She was a member of the New Hope Community Church and enjoyed crocheting and traveling.

Yvette is survived by her children, Carol Smith of Ogdensburg, Brian and Natalya Smith of Arizona, Joanne and Dane Merritt of Norwood, Kathy and Gary Egli of Massachusetts, Clark and Sharon Smith of Winchester, Ontario, Jacqueline Smith of Scotia, New York, and Susan Pascale of Ballston Spa, New York; 26 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren; her sister, Loretta Roach of Englewood, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Stanley Smith.

Friends may call at the New Hope Community Church, 33 Grant Street, Potsdam on Saturday, February 21, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM when a funeral service celebrating her life will be held. Burial will be held on May 18th at 10:00 AM in West Stockholm Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where friends may share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonseymour.com.