June Carol Smith was born in Grahamsville, New York on June 24, 1938, the daughter of Theron William and Sarah Knight Hasbrouck, of Grahamsville, and only sister of her older brother Douglas Charles Hasbrouck of Glenmont, NY. She attended Tri-Valley School graduating in 1956, and then attended Oneonta State College in New York for a short time. June told the story that she was the “third choice” for a date with her soon-to-be husband, Thomas D. Smith, of Woodbourne, NY. After hitting it off on that first date, June and Thomas married on December 7, 1957, after Thomas had completed two years of active duty in the United States Army. After working several years for the New York Telephone Company, June and Thomas were expecting their first child, Wendy Susan, in February 1962. Six years later, Scott Thomas was adopted and joined their family at just three days old, and Matthew William, their third child was born in August of 1973. June was a loving and devoted mother to her children, keeping herself always busy making cookies, providing wonderful meals, and being involved with her children’s friends, their schooling, and teaching them all the things to be successful in life. June and Thomas were married for 61 years prior to Thomas passing in 2019.

June returned to the world of work after Matthew was born, opening the Black Kettle western wear shop, specializing in Square Dance clothing and accessories. June was not only an avid square dancer with Thomas, but was involved in the United Methodist Church of Grahamsville for many years, the Revonah Chapter of the Eastern Star, for which she twice served as grand matron and other leadership positions, and was an active member of the Grahamsville First Aide Squad. Over the years, June worked for several local businesses, including Community General Hospital of Harris, Hillside Greenhouses, Intercounty Feed Company, and the Tri-Valley School District.

In addition to caring for her children, working outside the home, and being involved in community service, June also dedicated her life to caring for both her mother Sarah Hasbrouck, and her mother-in-law, Emma Smith, for many years. June and Thomas lost both their fathers in March of 1970. Taking care of their widowed mothers became a priority for June, moving Thomas’ mother Emma into their home in Hasbrouck for several years before her passing in 1984. When her own mother needed assistance years later, June and Thomas moved from their home in Hasbrouck into her mother’s home in Grahamsville to care for Sally. June spent the remainder of her life in this home in Grahamsville, after her mother’s passing in 2000, continuing to care for her family, working as a seamstress, and enjoying life with Thomas.

In May of 2010, June suffered a major stroke which left her with irreparable damage to her brain.The last 14 years have been difficult for June as vascular dementia had taken its toll on her mind and body. June went on to her final rest on the evening of January 27, 2024, while sleeping peacefully at her son’s home in Florida. June is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Douglas Hasbrouck (Marilyn) of Glenmont; her sister-in-law Jane Buchman of Woodbourne; daughter Wendy Hyndman (Harry) of Colorado Springs, her son Scott Smith (Kate) of Cape Coral, and her son Matthew Smith of Baltimore; three grandsons, Joshua Smith (Jennifer), Nathan Hyndman (Madison), and Noah Hyndman; two great-grandsons, Gage Smith and Benjamin Hyndman; four nieces and one nephew.

Her family is so very grateful to those who have helped care for June over the past several years, especially her good friend and caretaker, Kandy, her son’s best friend, Kate, and the many others who have bestowed their love through visits, cards, well wishes, and prayers. We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff of Orange and Sullivan County Hospice for their compassionate care. Donations in June’s honor can be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, the Grahamsville First Aid Squad, and Grahamsville Reformed Church.