Obituary for Donald Manton Smith
BARRINGTON, NH: Donald Manton Smith, 86 died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was the husband of Marilyn I. (Wilbur) Smith. They had shared sixty-eight loving years of marriage.
Born at Goddard Hospital, Brockton on January 27, 1934, he was the only child of the late Winthrop L. and Helen (Farrow) Smith.
As a youngster, he was a member of the Boy Scouts. A 1952 graduate of Oliver Ames High School, he went on to serve in the National Guard from 1952 to 1960. He was also volunteer fireman in Easton.
Self-employed his entire life, he installed driveways and operated a motorcycle shop as well as plowing for the state of Massachusetts. In 1972 he moved his family and business, D.M. Smith Excavating to Barrington, NH. He also plowed snow for the state of New Hampshire and many clients.
His affinity for antique cars and motorcycles led him to become a member of numerous organizations including the American Truck Historical Society, Antique Truck Club of America-Granite State Chapter, the Studebaker Club, and International Tractors. He was also a member of the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children. Evelyn, wife of Ron Musgrove, Eugene, husband of Rose Smith, Kenneth, husband of Kathy Smith, Donna, wife of Darryl Riley; a daughter-in-law, Shawna Smith, nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Lawrence “Larry” James Smith, who passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2020.
Donations may be made in Donald’s name to: American Legion, Post 114, 731 Franklin Pierce Highway, Barrington, NH 03825.
Visiting hours will be held from 2:00-5:00pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Road, Rt4, Lee, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com
Born at Goddard Hospital, Brockton on January 27, 1934, he was the only child of the late Winthrop L. and Helen (Farrow) Smith.
As a youngster, he was a member of the Boy Scouts. A 1952 graduate of Oliver Ames High School, he went on to serve in the National Guard from 1952 to 1960. He was also volunteer fireman in Easton.
Self-employed his entire life, he installed driveways and operated a motorcycle shop as well as plowing for the state of Massachusetts. In 1972 he moved his family and business, D.M. Smith Excavating to Barrington, NH. He also plowed snow for the state of New Hampshire and many clients.
His affinity for antique cars and motorcycles led him to become a member of numerous organizations including the American Truck Historical Society, Antique Truck Club of America-Granite State Chapter, the Studebaker Club, and International Tractors. He was also a member of the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children. Evelyn, wife of Ron Musgrove, Eugene, husband of Rose Smith, Kenneth, husband of Kathy Smith, Donna, wife of Darryl Riley; a daughter-in-law, Shawna Smith, nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Lawrence “Larry” James Smith, who passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2020.
Donations may be made in Donald’s name to: American Legion, Post 114, 731 Franklin Pierce Highway, Barrington, NH 03825.
Visiting hours will be held from 2:00-5:00pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Road, Rt4, Lee, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com