Arthur F. Smeatin

Palmyra: Arthur passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side.  Arthur was born September 17, 1945 in Canandaigua, NY to Francis and Viola (Scott) Smeatin.  He attended schools in Palmyra-Macedon district until he enlisted into the US Army in 1964.  Arthur was stationed in Germany and did a tour in Vietnam.  He was honorably discharged in 1967.  Arthur worked for Agway Corp. for many years and then as a machinist until his retirement in 2007.  Arthur enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family.  He was a past president of Blue Star Riders of NY, Chapter 1.

Arthur was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Viola Smeatin; father and mother-in-law, Elwood and Myrtle Janson; brothers-in-law, Richard Janson and Daniel Teitsworth.  Arthur is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 38 years, Debbie; daughters, Kelly (Jeff) Ameele, Kristie (Darren) Phippen and Tammy; son, Arthur; 6 grandchildren, Corey (Ricky), Steven (Jenna), Courtney, Hunter (Rachel), Logan and Ashton; great grandson, Konnor; brothers, Howard (Kathy), Harvey (Vickie) and Duane (Heather); sisters, Martha (Py), Darlene (Allen), Connie (Gary) and Loraine (Bill); sisters-in-law, Peg Teitsworth and Roxann Janson.

A memorial service for Arthur will be held on Thursday (November 29) at 11 AM at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 123 E. Jackson St., Palmyra, NY 14522.  Contributions in Arthur's memory may be directed to Wounded Warrior in Action, ℅ Mary Lou Reisdorf, 2391 Murphy Lane, Macedon, NY 14502 (Please make checks payable to WWIA and reference the individual the donation is in memory of in the memo section of your check).

WWIAF (Wounded Warriors In Action Foundation)
6516 Dolphin Cove Drive, Apollo Beach FL 33572
Web: http://www.wwiaf.org

Please make checks payable to WWIAF. Reference the individual, the donation is in memory of, in the memo section of your check. This organization has local ties to the Reisdorf family of Macedon, NY who hold a retreat for 4 purple heart recipients and a guest (spouse, friend, significant other, etc.) each fall at their farm/camp on Johnson Road, on the southern end of Palmyra. Wounded Warrior in Action NY Upland Bird Hunt and Couples Retreat is the official name of the event. Activities include a bird hunt, or spa treatment, winery tours, as example for those who do not wish to participate in the hunt. Lifelong relationships seem to be established between the Reisdorf family, local sponsors, and those who participate as guests. Thank you to our veterans.