Leona E. Smith, 85, of South Shore Road, died November 26, 2011, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 6, 1926 in Tupper Lake, a daughter of Edward and Lucy (Boulier) Brown, and received her education in Town of Webb schools. In May 1956 she married Rufus M. Smith. The couple made their home in Old Forge.
Leona had worked at the former Band Box Restaurant in Old Forge. She was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church and the Old Forge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
She enjoyed knitting, embroidery and needlepoint.
Survivors include two sons, Chad Smith and his wife, Kathy, of Old Forge and Rich Girou of Remsen; two daughters, Lucille Walker of Old Forge and Barbara Bailey and her husband, Bill, of Oklahoma; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gloria Bolton, Pauline Burdick, Helen Cichocki, and Nancy Hull; and Boomer, her loving canine companion.
She was predeceased by her husband, Rufus; a son, Edward Girou; and a brother and sister.
The family would like to thank HASCA, the Old Forge Fire Department, and Hospice and Palliative Care for the kind and considerate care and attention given to Leona.
Graveside services at Riverview Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
Friends are asked to please consider a gift in Leona’s memory to HASCA, P.O. Box 25, Old Forge, NY 13420 or the Old Forge Fire Department, P. O. Box 1170, Old Forge, NY 13420.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, Old Forge. Online messages of sympathy may be left at: www.dfwefh.com.
