David F. Smith

HUDSON FALLS – David F. Smith, Sr., 76, of Hudson Falls, went to be with his beloved wife, Joyce, on Saturday, November 8, 2014.

Born on January 2, 1938 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Jesse D. and Mildred (Lorimer) Smith.

David graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1956.  He was most proud of his membership on the 1955 undefeated Glens Falls football team.  The team became the first high school team to be inducted into the Glens Falls Athletic Hall of Fame.

Following graduation, David enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country in Korea.  While in the service, he worked in the Army Corp of Engineers as a heavy equipment operator.

After his discharge from the Army, David married his high school sweetheart, Joyce, on June 27, 1959.  She passed away on October 30, 2010, after 51 wonderful years of marriage.

David then began his career at the Glens Falls Insurance Company and retired from A.W. Lawrence Insurance Group.  He was in the insurance business for over 35 years.

David loved camping with family and friends in the Adirondacks.  He was proud of his grandchildren and loved spending time with them.

Survivors include his children, David F. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Michelle of Queensbury, Chris Smith and his “second” daughter, Natasha Corcoran of South Glens Falls; his grandchildren, Leanne (Smith) Clark and her fiancé, Kyle Flanco of Watervliet, Sean Smith and his companion, Jess of Queensbury and Michael Smith and his fiancé, Katrina Briggs of Queensbury; his brother in law, Clyde E. Smith of Queensbury; and two nieces, and a nephew.

In keeping with David’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

A private burial will be held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

David’s family wishes to thank his nurses and aides at West Mt. Health Care Facility for taking such good care of him.  They would also like to thank his close high school friends for all the support given to David throughout his life.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.