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Saturday, January 4, 2025

Obituary: Lynn M. Smith, 66, Friendship

Lynn M. SMITH, 66, of Friendship, NY, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 in her home.  Born February 1, 1958, in Cuba, she was the daughter of Stanley and Doris Graham Davenport.  On August 24, 1984, in Pekin, she married Roger D. Smith, who survives.  She was a 1976 graduate of Franklinville Central School.  Later in life, she earned an associate’s degree in drafting from Niagara Community College.  Lynn was employed by the University of Buffalo in the engineering department for a few years and then traveled on the road with Roger for his work.  She was a member of the Richburg Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.  Lynn enjoyed doing crafts, carving wooden walking sticks, making Swedish weaving blankets, baking, and camping.  She also loved to collect rocks, crystals, and seashells.  Surviving besides her husband, Roger, are: three children, Leanne (Todd) McNall of Lockport, Kevin (Catherine) Burlingame of Lockport, and Laura (Matt Kramer) Smith of Alden; eight grandchildren; a sister, Denise Clement of Greensboro, NC; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, Molly.  She was predeceased by a sister, Brenda Davenport.  A gathering to celebrate Lynn’s life will be held on a later date.  Memorials may be made to Homecare & Hospice, 115 E Main St, Allegany, NY 14706 or Ocular Restoration Clinic, 5895 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075.  Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.