Whitney Pier
Donald Lawrence Smith who was born on October 20, 1944, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Donnie was predeceased by parents, Don and Anne; brother, Jimmy (Nancy); sister, Kay (Jr.), and uncles, Fr. Angus, and Benny.
Donnie is survived by wife, Connie; daughter, Amanda (Allan); grandchildren, Charlie and Killian; stepchildren, Ronnie, Lisa, Nelson, Ivan, Nelda, Blair, Laura and Greg; sister, Lou (Tom), brothers, Martin and his son, Alton, and Robbie (Pat); as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Donnie loved his family and spending time with everyone. He loved his cats, Carley, Misty, and Mira. He loved going to the casino and playing bingo with his wife. He loved his home and was so proud of it. He loved life and did all he could to enjoy it as long as possible.
Visitation for the late Donnie Smith will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Donations in memory of Donnie may be made to New Calvary Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
So sorry to hear of Donnie’s death he will be missed loved to hear all his stories about growing up on Macleod hill I’ll keep the stories going 💕
From: Marlene Gallivan
LOU, CONNIE AND FAMILIES’
I was saddened to hear of Donnie’s passing. My condolences on your loss.
From: Chuck Drohan
Lou and family. So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Bev and Barry Campbell
From: Bev Campbell
Connie, Amanda and family,
Doug and I send our deepest condolences. Thinking of you.
From: Tracey Jones-Cameron
So sorry for your loss condolences to all the family rest in peace Donnie
To Connie & Family and Donnie’s siblings and family please accept our sincere condolences and Prayers on the passing of Donald ( Smitty ),may God send his comfort and healing to you all…A wonderful man ..my Family have many fond memories of him… Rest In Peace my Friend
So sorry to hear about the passing of Donnie,May He RIP Condolences to all his family
Sorry for your loss – Mary Dominique and family.
Donnie going to miss our little chat’s you where strong up until the end I know you will be watching over me while I do your grass you took great joy in having a nice yard
Until we meet again (Ted)
I will neverforget you don, rest easy, you were the most amazing father and grandpa, we love you so much xo
Sincere condolences to Donnie’s loved ones. I remember when I was a kid and Donnie would come to our house with his father to fix our TV. Time goes by so quickly. Take care Connie. 🙏
So sorry to hear of donnies death he will be missed l loved his stories of growing up on Macleod hill but I will carry on the stories💕
Deepest sympathy💔 to all family & friends.
Doddy & Bobby
Connie and families so sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. He was such a good friend to Harry and I and we had many laughs over the years. He and Harry and the rest of the family will be catching up. RIP Donnie.
So sorry for the loss of don Nelson said that you were the best stepfather ever that you guys always had a great time wish I had known you before him Rip Don you’re with the angels now missed love but never forgotten ❤️
To Connie and family , also Donnie’s siblings and relatives.. please accept my prayers and deepest sympathy on his passing.. In our younger years he spent a lot of time at our home with my brother Pius.. Our whole family loved his kind loving personality along with his wit.. May all your memories of him be held like treasures in your hearts.. Smitty as we called him was a wonderful human being and will be sadly missed 💙🙏
My heart ❤️ breaks for you connie hes so going to be missed by you,keep thinking of your happy times together,he will guide you how to get thru this,r i p donnie.god bless 💔💔🙏🙏🙏
So sorry for the loss of don Nelson said that you were the best stepfather ever that you guys always had a great time wish I had known you before him Rip Don you’re with the angels now missed love but never forgotten ❤️
Connie and family, Betty and I send our sincerest condolences. As you know, under unfortunate circumstances Betty and I got to spend some time with Donnie over the past couple of years when he was here in Halifax facing his health challenges. The upside of that are the stories Donnie told of years past, particularly those that related to my parents, especially my Father. I really appreciate hearing them. He was a quiet, humble unassuming gentleman. May he rest in peace!
Betty and Bill Smith
Middle Sackville, NS
To: Connie, Amanda, families and friends,
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Donnie was a good man and gentle soul who will be missed. May he eternally rest in the peace, love and joy of our heavenly father. God have mercy on his soul and help the family and love ones through this difficult time. God bless You All.
so so sorry to hear of Smitty’s passing, he was always at our house growing up hanging out with Tom and Wayne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. The Hennick family in Ontario
Gerald and Marie Muise
We are deeply saddened to learn Donnie’s passing. He fought hard. I will miss his many stories about my cchildhood. He was a loving, caring uncle.Our deepest condolences to all. RIP Donnie.
I am so sorry to hear about my cousin Donnie. We have such a wonderful family. I remember good times, gathering with a guitar and some oldies and a few drinks. He will be remembered with love
So sorry to here. My condolences to Family and Friends. RIP
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are with you all. The loss of a great guy.
To: Connie, Amanda, families and friends,
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Donnie was a good man and gentle soul who will be missed. Had many at good time at Lou & Tom’s Christmas dinner parties with Donnie & families May he eternally rest in the peace, God have mercy on his soul and help the family and love ones through this difficult time. God bless You All.
So sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. My condolences to his wife Connie and family.