David Smith

David Smith Sr.

With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of David Smith Sr. announce his passing at home on Tuesday March 14, 2023. He is now reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 67 years Wilma Smith where they will be together again for eternity.  Dave is survived by his loving family Jeff, Scott (Kathy), Misti, Kelly and David. Special Father-in-law to Sue, Murray, Joe, Lori and Geoff . His Grandchildren Amy (Patrick), Neil (Keri), Cal (Ronnie), Cheri (Marshall), Alysha (Lance), Katie (Isaiah), Brock (Jessica), Trey, Crosby, Kayla, Cameron and Shendon. Great Grandchilden; Brendan, Kennedy, Sydney, Davin, Ryden, Cody, Kade, Mace, Quin, Jeremy, Hadowas, Sofia, Gregory, Maccoy, Grace, Sterling, Rayleigh, Kaya, Gunnar, Archer, Deacon, Lennox, Hendrix and Nash. Great-Great Grandchildren; Jagger, Rayden, Ava and Banks. Special Papa to Christine and family, Amber, and Caity Cook. Dave is survived by his siblings Diane Robertson and Steve (Leigh) Smith, Brother-in-law Roger Buck Smith, predeceased by his Parents Oliver M. and Elda (Bun) Smith, Brothers Brock and Morris (Moe) sister-in-law Noreen and sister Sara. He’ll also be dearly missed by numerous loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dave was also a very dear & special friend to Jim & Audrey Bomberry and family, Stan & Cathy Jonathan and family and Claude & Jo Ann Hill and family from Arizona.
 
Dave was a devoted IronWorker for 69 years. He worked on many bridges and buildings through-out Canada and The United States. Some of his projects that he worked on that he held dear was Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in Brooklyn NY, Cape Canaveral Space Launch Towers in Florida and Buffalo Lackawana Skyway Bridge and many other bridges through-out Buffalo NY. He founded and was the owner of Mohawk Steel Erectors, Mohawk Construction , Ohsweken Sale Barn, Mohawk Rock/ Native Stone which was a family business.
Dave was a avid gardner where he loved to spend hours working on his garden. He loved to fish and loved to go on his deer hunts in Salamanca NY with his beloved friends, Gumps, Billy, Johnny and others. He loved to watch his grandkids at their hockey, lacrosse, soccer or baseball games.
Dave spent a lot of time in Arizona with Wilma which was their second home. They loved the sun and heat.
 
Visitation at Styres Funeral Home Ohsweken, Friday March 17th from 12 pm to 2 pm. Cremation to follow.
 
The Family would like to thank the following for their excellent care which allowed us to care for Dad at home. Carolyn Taylor-Hill and Wanda Hill from Six Nations Long Term Care. Dr Hsiao. Nurse Ellie Woodhouse from HCCSS. Nurses from Care Partners. Mike, Tara and Josslyn from the Six Nations Community Paramedic Program. Dr Mc Neil and Shelly from Stedmans Hospice. Dr Kathy McDonald Six Nations Mental Health.
 
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