Donald "Smitty" Smith
East Montpelier, VT Donald William “Smitty” Smith, 81, of Route 14 in East Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1938, the son of John and Vivian (York) Smith. He attended Montpelier Public School. Smitty proudly served his country in the United States Army. It was here that he learned mechanical skills that he later used while running his own business, Smitty’s Gulf Station. After closing the service station, Smitty reenlisted in the Vermont Army National Guard where, for 38 years, he served until his honorable discharge in 2000. On June 24, 1957, he married Martha Staples and together they raised 5 children and later divorced. On June 27, 1992, he married Jean Slayton and they enjoyed a 24 year union. Jean passed on March 22, 2017. As a Veteran, Smitty was proud of his volunteerism to help other veterans through both the VFW and the American Legion. He was also an avid cribbage player and a member of the Montpelier Cribbage League for over 30 years. Survivors include his children, Michael Smith and his wife Barbara of Middlesex, Elaine Duke and her husband Ronald of Marshfield, Laurie Marmash and her husband Jack of Pensacola, FL, Lynn Whitaker and her husband Joe of Barre, VT and Larry Smith and his wife Candi, of East Calais, VT; his step children, Tammy Davis and her husband Butch of Montpelier, Diana O’Hara of Orange City, FL, and Donna Slayton of Plainfield, VT; and sister, Lois Acebo of East Barre. He also left several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 6-8:00. Those attending are asked to please wear a mask and observe all social distancing guidelines. A private inurnment will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors bestowed. Please know that a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.Obituary
East Montpelier, VT Donald William “Smitty” Smith, 81, of Route 14 in East Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1938, the son of John and Vivian (York) Smith. He attended Montpelier Public School. Smitty proudly served his country in the United States Army. It was here that he learned mechanical skills that he later used while running his own business, Smitty’s Gulf Station. After closing the service station, Smitty reenlisted in the Vermont Army National Guard where, for 38 years, he served until his honorable discharge in 2000. On June 24, 1957, he married Martha Staples and together they raised 5 children and later divorced. On June 27, 1992, he married Jean Slayton and they enjoyed a 24 year union. Jean passed on March 22, 2017. As a Veteran, Smitty was proud of his volunteerism to help other veterans through both the VFW and the American Legion. He was also an avid cribbage player and a member of the Montpelier Cribbage League for over 30 years. Survivors include his children, Michael Smith and his wife Barbara of Middlesex, Elaine Duke and her husband Ronald of Marshfield, Laurie Marmash and her husband Jack of Pensacola, FL, Lynn Whitaker and her husband Joe of Barre, VT and Larry Smith and his wife Candi, of East Calais, VT; his step children, Tammy Davis and her husband Butch of Montpelier, Diana O’Hara of Orange City, FL, and Donna Slayton of Plainfield, VT; and sister, Lois Acebo of East Barre. He also left several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 6-8:00. Those attending are asked to please wear a mask and observe all social distancing guidelines. A private inurnment will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors bestowed. Please know that a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
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