QUEENSBURY- Clyde E. Smith, 85, of Queensbury, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Born September 18, 1930, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Virgil and M. Lucina “Sine” Smith.
Clyde was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters in education at Plattsburg State.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
His wife, Shirley (Walker) Smith, passed away in 2005, following 48 years of marriage.
Clyde taught in the Glens Falls School District for 30 plus years.
His enjoyments included deer hunting with his buddies, spending time gardening, and reading western books. Most of all, he cherished the time spend with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and his wife Shirley, Clyde was predeceased by his sister Joyce Smith and his brother in law David Smith.
He is survived by his children: Gregory Smith and his wife, Michele of Placerville, CA, Cindy Smith of Brookfield, CT, and Alicia Butler and her husband, David of Queensbury; his close family friend, Liz Stabile; his grandchildren: Jessica and Trevor Smith, and Davin and Dylan Butler; his brother and sister in law Leon and Sally Walker; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no public services held. At the convenience of the family, the burial will be held at a later date at the Gerald B. H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.
Memorial donations in Clyde’s name may be sent to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Ave # 201, Albany, NY 12210, or High Peaks Hospice, 79 Glenwood Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
I’m sorry that you have lost such a kind, funny compassionate man. I worked with Clyde at the beginning of my career at Sanford Street School until his retirement. I know how proud he was of his wife and children. Keep the best times in your hearts. Take care of yourselves and know lots of people were made better people because Clyde touched their hearts.
Condolences to the Smith family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.
Mr. Smith was my favorite teacher at Sanford St. I will always be grateful that he instilled me a love of learning that stays with me to this day. RIP.
So Sorry for your loss. I have a lot of happy memories of Thanksgiving and Easter. Loved his infectious smile and laugh.
Love and Peace to all of you.
Your father always made us feel welcomed in your home and I have many great memories of the time spent there. So sorry for your loss – much love to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss Alicia. Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family at this difficult time.
We have wonderful memories of good times with Clyde and Shirley. We were all members of the “green table crowd ” at Sanford Street School. We send our condolences to the family.
I was in Mr. Smith’s science class in 6th grade. I still remember how he got me interested in NASA and the space program. He was a wonderful teacher and I will continue remember his enthusiasm for many years to come. Sorry to the family (and the Sanford Street community) for your loss.
Prayers and fond memories are what we have for Clyde. He had a wonderful and gentle soul. May his memory bring you all peace and comfort.
-Tracey, Bill, Kyle and Rachel
Clyde was a true gentleman, a math resource partner for many years at Sanford St., a hunting buddy of my husband’s, and a true friend for over fifty years. Rest in Peace, old friend.
We were honored to have met and spent time with Clyde and enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed. We send Cindy, Alicia and Gregory and their families our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad.
Love, Mary & George DeMarco