Gary D. Smith, 61, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at home. Gary was born September 13, 1951 in Sodus, a son to the late Robert E. and Donna Pierce Smith. He was employed as a carpenter for S&B Construction in Sterling. He enjoyed hunting, hiking and Syracuse Basketball. He is survived by his wife, Linda; three children, Troy D. (Mary) Smith of NH, Lynelle (Dave) Lindsley of Sterling and Garren M. Smith of Sterling; five grandchildren, Andrew C. Grace, Charlie, Brooke and Blake; eight siblings, Dawn (Don) McDaniel of VA, Dean (Jeanette) Smith of Sterling, Keith (Elaine) Smith of Sterling, Brian (Charlene) Smith of VA, Clark (Debbie) Smith of VA, Craig (Gina) Smith of DE, Faith (Robert) Howell of VA and Hope Mayo of Syracuse; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Friday, July 5, from 11 a.m. till noon at Fair Haven Calvary Baptist Church, followed by a memorial service at noon. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the Fair Haven Fire Department or to Fair Haven Calvary Baptist Church in his memory. Date of Death: July 2, 2013