Diane E. Smith
Diane Elizabeth Smith, CCC-SLP, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Peters Hospital in Albany on Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:20 p.m.
She was born on Dec. 2, 1955 in Syracuse to her late parents Kathryn and Robert Potts. She is survived by her sister Karen, her adoring daughters Elaine, Elizabeth and Elyse, son in law Andrew, grandchildren Bentley, Allison, Carter and Jack, nephews and nieces Sam, Scott, Sarah and Tara.
Diane lived life to the fullest. There was nothing she loved more than her family. She took great pride in her profession as a speech language pathologist. She graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Master of Science. She was an avid lover of nature, literature and traveling with her sweetheart John.
Her grace, compassion for others, and servant’s heart leaves a legacy and sets a timeless example for anyone whose life she touched.
There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at the SonRise Lutheran Church state Route 9, Pottersville with a celebration of life to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the North Warren Emergency Squad, 2 Cougar Lane, Chestertown, NY 12817, where Diane proudly served her community. Arrangements are entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Pine St. Chestertown, NY 12817.