Timothy Milford Smart

Timothy Milford Smart, 63, of Batavia, New York, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 30, 2026, in Rochester, New York.

Born on October 31, 1963, in Batavia to the late Milford Royce Smart and Thelma Marie Smart (née Roblee), Tim grew up with a deep passion for nature and gardening. He graduated from Niagara County Community College with a degree in ornamental horticulture and dedicated his career to landscaping, serving as the Supervisor of Landscape, Grounds, and Construction for Darien Lake Theme Park for eight years.

Beyond his profession, Tim embraced his creative side through model railroading, tending to his greenhouse, and enthusiastically celebrating Halloween, his favorite holiday.

He was also deeply rooted in the local sports community, holding a lifelong passion for hockey. Over the years, Tim worked, played, and coached at the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena in Batavia, eventually returning during his retirement to serve as a rink attendant.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Milford Smart. He is survived by his son, Timothy D. Smart; his adopted son, Alec Frick; his brothers, Paul, Jeff, and Todd; and his sister, Teresa.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Elba Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall 7143 Oak Orchard Rd. Elba, NY 14058.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Genesee Amateur Hockey Association Scholarship Fund www.bataviaramparts.com/scholarships/. To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.