Salisbury – Donna Marie Smith, 59, a twenty four year resident of Salisbury, CT, and a lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT, from injuries sustained from a fall at work. Her devoted husband and loving daughters were by her side. Donna worked for Ultra Clean Cleaning and Disaster Restoration based in Canaan, CT.

Born May 24, 1959 in Sharon, CT, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Rosemary (Brizzie) Miles. Donna attended schools locally. On July 16, 2006 in Salisbury, CT, she married Robert A. “Chief” Smith, Jr. Mr. Smith survives in Salisbury. Donna enjoyed playing cards, Bingo and trips to the local casinos. She has a great affection for growing house plants and for her devoted companion Oreo. However her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Donna is survived by two daughters; Heather Ellis of Copake Lake, NY and Nichole Tripp and her longtime companion Brock Race of Dover Plains, NY; three brothers, Michael, Gordon and Ricky Miles and three sisters, Josephine and Deborah Miles and Karen Murnane; four grandchildren, Austin and Joshua Ellis and Tristin and Brytan Ralph and two great grandchildren, Westley and Guinevere and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 4-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Funeral services will take place at 6:30pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeville Hose Company or the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Corps. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

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