Ronald F. Smith

Ronald F. Smith of Englewood Florida and formerly of McGraw NY, Andes NY & Auburn NY passed away on December 6, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret Badran Smith. Born in Ogdensburg NY, Ron spent his formative years in McGraw NY. He graduated from McGraw Central High School where he was a fine all-around athlete excelling in baseball and basketball. An avid reader, he also enjoyed golfing, crossword puzzles, bicycling, Saturday night dinner dates with his wife, and rarely missing daily episodes of the Andy Griffith Show. He enjoyed a 45 year career in banking where he worked for 30 years at Marine Midland Bank as Vice President and Manager of the Tully and Cortland Offices. His employment then took him to the National Bank of Delaware County where he served as Vice President and Manager of the Andes NY Office, retiring in 2006. He loved the Andes community and considered it his second hometown. It was there that he and Margaret made many enduring friendships.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Margaret Badran his children Jeffrey (Chandra) Smith, Christine (Scott) Hayden, grandchildren Taylor Hayden, Brendan Hayden, Alec (Caroline) Smith, Holly Smith, Luke Smith, great grandson Jonathan, step grandchildren Taylor (Eric) Kruse and Isaiah. He is also survived by his sisters Nancy Wainwright and Charlotte (Jim) Wainwright, his mother-in-law Elizabeth Badran, several nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Vivian Smith, sister Carol Shippey, father-in-law Joseph Badran, brother-in-law Jack Wainwright, and nephew Mark Wainwright. His family would like to acknowledge and thank Ron's niece Carol DeLeon and her husband Dr. Ramon DeLeon for their support and assistance during Ron's illness.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 16th from 10:00 AM - noon at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South Street. Auburn NY. A funeral service will immediately follow at noon in the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn.

Donations in Ron's memory may be sent to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or The Tidewell Foundation, 3550 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34239.

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