TRENTON – Donald James “Don” Smith, 48, Trenton, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 peacefully in his sleep. Born in Toronto, Ont., he was a son of Donald Scott Smith, Stellarton and the late Susan Elaine (Roy) Smith. Don was a computer programmer and had been employed with the former Convergy’s and JDS Fitel in British Columbia and Ottawa, Ont. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Don was a “die hard” Green Bay Packers and Boston Bruins fan. Above all, he dearly loved his children and spending time with them. Don possessed a “heart of gold”, quick wit and impressive creativity. “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Surviving besides his father, Donald, are wife, Janice (Bain) Smith; children, Damien (Bailey), Danten (Ceci), Baylee and Nathan; granddaughter, Everleigh; brothers, George (Pam) Smith, New Glasgow; Ronald “Ron” Smith, Thorburn; sister, Sylvia Allen (Dale Greene), New Glasgow; biological father, Ronald Burns; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; paternal grandmother, Margie Smith; step mother-in-law, Shirley Bain; in-laws, Beverly (Gary), Sheila (Alex), Barb, Danny and Lisa (Keith); Besides his mother, he was predeceased by a brother, Patrick in infancy; maternal grandparents, Vernon and Jessie (MacInnis) Roy; paternal grandfather, Ron Smith; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Muriel (Fraser) Bain; brother-in-law, Norman. In keeping with Don’s wishes, his family will celebrate his life privately. If desired, donations may be made in Don’s memory to his children. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Donald James Smith, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.