She was born in Bath on Feb. 1, 1951, a daughter of Leonard S. and Mamie E. (Clay) Smith. She graduated from Morse High School in the class of 1969. After graduating high school she proceeded to Gordon College in Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter she moved to New Jersey where she was employed as a customer service representative for the Social Security Administration for 25 years.
Donna’s life was enriched by her activity within the church. She was a member of Corliss Street Baptist Church in Bath, ME and was also an active member of Crossroads Free Methodist Church in Clifton, N.J., where she had a huge support group within her congregational family.
Donna was brought great joy by numerous aspects of her days. She had a deep gratitude for the simple beauty of life. Compassionate and sincere, Donna never had a bad word for anyone or anything. She spent her life seeking all the brightness the world offered. She enjoyed tap dancing, reading, music, as well as the company of friends and family. Talented, graceful, and humble, she will be remembered by her family members for her rendition of “Little Blue Man” at every gathering, and throughout the community for the serenity her voice provided as she sang “O Holy Night” each Christmas Eve for many years.
She was predeceased by her father, Leonard S. Smith, in December of 1995 and her mother, Mamie Fortin, in December of 2013.
Donna is survived by two brothers, David Smith and his wife Margo of Bath, Dale Smith and his wife Dena of Georgetown, her stepfather Regis Fortin of Bath, and nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Orchard Hill Cemetery in West Bath. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Corliss Street Baptist Church Annex.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Free Methodist Church, 195 Piaget Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07011. Condolences may be made online at www.Daigle- FuneralHome.com.
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