Obituary of Donald E Smith

Donald E. Smith "Smitty", 81, died peacefully on Jan. 25, 2012 at his home in Mendham. Born in Morristown he lived in Morris Plains before moving to Mendham in 1947. Mr. Smith served in the Army from 1951-1953 during Korea. He was a member of the Mendham Borough Independent Hook and Ladder Company, and the Mendham Borough First Aid Squad. He was a Past Chief of the Fire Department and was a member of the NJ Fire Chiefs Assoc. He also served as a Past Director of the First Aid Squad. He was an Auto Mechanic and had his own auto repair business in Morris Plains from 1961-1971. Then he worked for the Borough of Mendham for 24 years before retiring in 1995. Don enjoyed Nascar, sports, boating and fishing. Survivors include his wife Arlene Cumback Smith of 61 years; two sons Robert Smith (Susan) and Daniel Smith (Rachel) and three grandchildren Shane(Hakyong), Brian and Robert. He is also survived by one sister Joan Tufts. The Family will hold a Private interment in Hilltop Cemetery. Arrangements by the Bailey Funeral Home of Mendham. www.baileyfuneralhomes.com