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David M Smith

June 29, 2017
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David M. Smith, 78, of Scotia, NY, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.

David was predeceased by his loving wife, Sandra Anne (Turner) Smith. He is survived by his loving sister, Leah (Smith) Carlson (John); his daughters, Denise Smith-Welsh (Bill) and Darlene (Smith) Newberry; and his son, David Smith. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

David was in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed camping, woodworking and watching NASCAR. He worked as a mechanic for 53 years, ending his career at High Mills Garage in Burnt Hills.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home in Scotia, NY from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 9 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions can be made in David's name to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.


Charitable donations may be made to:

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/



 Service Information

Visitation
Wednesday
July 5, 2017

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home Inc.
1 Mohawk Ave
Scotia, NY 12302

Funeral Service
Thursday
July 6, 2017

9:00 AM
Bekkering Ellis Funeral Home Inc.
1 Mohawk Ave
Scotia, NY 12302

Interment
Thursday
July 6, 2017

10:30 AM
Memory Gardens Cemetery & Memorial Park
983 Watervliet Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12205


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