Michael R. Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Michael R. Smith of Blasdell, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 5, 2026 at the age of 81. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael R. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Michael farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Michael is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He is survived by: his wife Lynda Kollar; his children, Susan LaPort (late Joseph), Beverly Smith, Erin Drouin (Andrew) and Kelly Shaver (Martin); and his grandchildren, Madison, Jenna, Joseph, Maddox, Mason, Aiden and Jonathan.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. (4199 Lake Shore Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075). A memorial service was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
