Obituary of Donald Cassavant

Donald H. Cassavant, age 87, died on May 15 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center. He was an Industrial Arts Metal shop teacher at Poughkeepsie High School for 30 years. He was born in Albany, NY in 1922. He lived in Delmar, NY. He went to Oswego University of NY and graduated with a Masters degree. He was twice Master of the Warren Lodge #32 F & AM. He was a soloist in the United Methodist Church since 1956. He was also a member of the Dutchess County Pistol Association, Dutchess County Pistol Champion and life member of the N.Y.N.R.A. and Crum Elbow Sports Club. He carried a Dutchess County Sheriffs' badge. He is also a member of the Blue Knights and the Dutchess County Pistol Club and S.A.S.S. During World War II he flew C47 Cargo planes into China, India and Burma. He was a custom gun smith and knife engraver. He also did clock and watch repairing. Donald married Janette E. Engel on August 20, 1950 in the Alplaus Methodist Church. His is survived by his wife Janette, daughter Ann E. Cassavant and son John Mark. There will be a private family graveside service in Schenectady, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc. 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.