Horace Smith

Horace Smith, 92, formerly of Massena, NY, most recently of Fremont, OH, died at Elmwood Assisted Living on Sunday, October 27, 2013. Horace was born September 21, 1921 in Russell, NY, the son of Fay and Nettie (Reed) Smith. He worked as a union electrician in New York and New Jersey. In May of 1952 he married Carolyn Hartford and she survives. Horace was a member of Emmanuel Congregational Church in Massena, the Masonic Order of Massena and Electrical Union Local 910 out of Watertown, NY.

Together with his wife he enjoyed traveling the United States in their motorhome, spending a summer in Alaska and wintering in Florida. Horace also enjoyed working on his property and his beloved woods.

Surviving in addition to his wife Carolyn of Fremont, OH, are daughter: Nancy (John) O’ Connor of Fremont, OH; son, Roger Smith of Massena, NY; grandchildren: Molly O’Connor, Morgan O’Connor, Brittany (Rob) Kauscher; & great-grandson Henry Kauscher. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son David Smith, and numerous siblings.

Burial will take place at a later date in Herman Cemetery in Herman, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Congregational Church of Massena, NY or Hospice of Memorial Hospital, 430 S. Main Street, Clyde, OH, 43410. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kokm.net

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