Lamont Smith

Lamont “Monty” W. Smith 77 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away on February 2, 2019 in Cooperstown, NY.

Monty was born in October of 1941 in New Berlin, NY the son of Bernard K & Edith (Wells) Smith.  His childhood was spent in New Berlin, NY.  He was a 1959 graduate of New Berlin Central School.

He was employed by Scintilla, Kraft Foods, NYSEG, and for 25 years was a self-employed general contractor and later worked for the Oneonta Nursing Home. He retired from Edmeston Central School as the superintendent of building and grounds and during his retirement proudly served as an independent contractor with General Dynamics for years and through his work, was able to give back to his country.  Monty’s colleagues are grateful for his exemplary commitment to the organization.

On August 2, 1983 Monty married Gail Mayne who survives him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Lisa Brooks and her companion Tim Standard, Dean Smith and his companion Editha Schmit, grandson; Eric Smith, great granddaughters; Haley & Hanna, sister and brother-in-law; Linda & Curtis Bronson as well as several nieces & nephews and his beloved dog, Shadow.

He was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister, Bernadine Bagg.

Monty was an avid bowler, golfer, hunter and played guitar at the church, Otsego Co. Fair and nursing homes.  He built his own home and pond in the back yard where he enjoyed hosting their annual Labor Day parties.

Calling hours will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Burlington Flats Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Burlington Flats Baptist Church with Pastor Jay Henderson officiating.

The interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.

Memorial donations may be made to the Burlington Flats Baptist Church, 101 Arnold Rd. Burlington Flats, NY 13315.