Robert "Bob" L. Smith

Schroon Lake, Robert “Bob” L. Smith Passed away on February 3, 2025. He was born on July 26,1942,  to Frank Lester Smith and Irene Bernard Smith of Watervliet, N,.Y

After graduating from Watervliet High School, Bob served for four years in the New York Army National Guard while he was beginning his career in construction. Bob met his wife, Donna Shaughnessy Smith, shortly after high school in Watervliet and were married in 1962.

In 1962, Bob and Donna moved into their first house in Clifton Park, N.Y., where they resided until 2004. Bob retired from his career in commercial construction and he and Donna moved to Schroon Lake full-time.

During his time in Schroon Lake, Bob was an active member of the Schroon Lake Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Squad. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved  spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and riding his Harley’s with the Red Knights.

In addition to his wife, Donna, Bob is survived by his children, Bob Smith, and Lis (Bob) Rokjer, Jason (Jennifer Smith); his grandchildren, Amber, Danielle, Maxwell and Jacob; and his three great-grandchildren.  

A mass of Christian Burial will offered at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church US Rt. 9, Schroon. Family and friends may call the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home, 1019 US Rt. 9, from 4;30 to 6;30 PM on Monday, Feb 10 2025.

To offer an online condolence, please visit www.edwardlkellyfunerlhome.com