June Smithson
Monday
21
April

Visitation

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday, April 21, 2014
Enea Family Funeral Home-Ilion/Frankfort
4309 Acme Road
Frankfort, New York, United States
Monday
21
April

Service Information

1:00 pm
Monday, April 21, 2014
Enea Family Funeral Home-Ilion/Frankfort
4309 Acme Road
Frankfort, New York, United States

Obituary of June B. Smithson

FRANKFORT: June B. Smithson, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. Born in Tupper Lake, NY on May 29, 1935, June was the daughter of the late Gerald and Isabelle (Blair) Barrett. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School Class of 1953. On December 12, 1953, she married Roger David Smithson with whom she shared a loving relationship filled with great affection and admiration. Roger passed away on May 24, 1978. June worked for many years at Duofold, Ilion. She was a selfless, loving, caring woman who was always concerned about the needs of those she loved. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of her heart and life. She enjoyed having Christmas gatherings with her children and grandchildren at her home and loved her camp on Hooper Dooper Road in the Town of Ohio. She enjoyed the common pleasures of life like playing bingo and going to the casino. June was a member of the AARP, Red Hat Society, Widowed Persons Service (WPS), Eastern Star and the Columbia Center Community Church. She is survived by her children, Donna Felker and husband Larry of Ilion, David Smithson and wife Linda of Mohawk, Aaron Smithson and wife Mary Jane of Columbia Center, Donald Smithson and wife Sandra of West Winfield and Jay Smithson and his companion Robin DePietro of Columbia Center; her cherished 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; her sisters, Geraldine Valasek and husband David, Leona Comes and Victoria Becker; her brother Arthur Barrett and wife Eileen and many nieces, nephews. She also leaves behind her feline companion, Lucky, who provided her much solace and love. She was predeceased by her siblings, John, Lucy, Virginia, Mary, Lillian, and Gladys. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, NY (Town of Frankfort) 315-894-8000. June's funeral service will take place immediately following calling hours at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Hans Drews, officiating. Procession will then follow to Cedarville Cemetery where June will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice 1 Birchwood Dr. Oneonta NY 13820; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff of Valley Health Services, Bassett Hospital Cooperstown and Hospice for their kindness shown to June during her illness. The family is being cared for by Harry J. and Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Directors. To add to her online condolences, please visit www.eneafamily.com.
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