Obituary of Donald E. Cady

Donald E. Cady, 94 of Cortland, passed away on July 28, 2011 at Luthern Care in Clinton, N.Y. He was born in Sherman, N.Y. on July 7, 1917, the son of Grace Legters and Herman Cady. He was a graduate of Sherman High School Class of 1934. Donald married Maxine Wallace of Clymer, N.Y. on August 25, 1940. During W.W. II, he served with the 1308 th Engineer Regiment in England and France. He was in three battle campaigns, one of which was the Battle of the Bulge. When Don left Europe, he was reassigned to Company A, 361 st Engineer Special Service Regiment which went to the Philippines and then to Japan where he confiscated weapons. He was discharged in January of 1946. He proudly wore his Army jacket and hat to all holidays honoring Veterans. Don was a past member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2354 and current member of American Legion Post # 0489. Donalds career was as a manager for 40 years with the G.L.F./ Agway Stores in both N.Y. and PA. Upon his retirement he truly enjoyed his life. He played softball as the shortstop with the Cortland Senior League, played volleyball for 20 years into his 80s, and bowled. He had 23 years of service with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Cortland County. At the Cortland High School he gave presentations to the students of his W.W.II experiences. For many years he was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Cortland, and later the McGraw Methodist Church. A former resident of Walden Place. Donald was predeceased by his wife Maxine in 2007, and his daughter Cynthia in 2002. He leaves his son Wallace and his wife Sandy of Towanda, PA., and daughter Bonnie Basl and her husband Tom of Deerfield, N.Y., four Grandchildren, Sherilyn Dehart and husband Tony of Vestal, N.Y., Becky Wright and husband Jeff of Apex, N.C., Derek Baker of Utica, N.Y., and Sean Baker of Brooklyn, N.Y. Six Great Grandchildren, Ciara, Serina, Luke, and Logan DeHart, Abby and Evie Wright. As one gentleman said at Donalds retirement party, Don was a man who lived his Christian beliefs. Funeral arrangements are with Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland ,NY Monday July 1 calling hour from 12:30 till a 1:30 funeral service at the funeral home conducted by Rev. Jack Ford of the McGraw Methodist Church. To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com My prayers are with you.I know his last days were hard for you. He was a great person. I remember him living with my Mom, before he was married and baby sitting you kids when he was in the service. What a great Dad he must have been for you. God be with you. Myrtle & Everett Wally,Bonnie, and family,my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.May God be with you in this most difficult time. thiType your condolence here... Dave Turner Dad was a special man who was concerned about helping people, his family, his customers, his friends. We will miss him, but he has gone on to his heavenly reward. Rest in Peace Dad, you've earned it. Wallace Cady Our deepest sympathy to you. We have fond memories of Don, Maxine and the kids in Corry. Know that he is in God's loving arms. Marianne and Ron Proctor Gail Proctor Slayton Dear Bonnie, I happened to read the Corry Journal on line and read your Dad's obituary. Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know I will be thinking of you in the days and months ahead. I see both your Mom and Cynthia preceded your Dad in death. I have good memories of spending time with the Cady family when my Dad was pastor of the Methodist church in Corry. I will keep you in my prayers. Bruce Myers What a wonderfully long and wonderfullly lived life has come to an end here on this earth. I find such comfort in knowing that we will all be together again one day... I hope you all find that comforting as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bonna Oyer It has been many years since we last saw all of you but we remember you each time we pass the old house. Sincere condolences to all your family from ours. Lori and Tony Anthony, Alma Mc Williams, and Julie Ann Lindstrom Dear Wally, Sandra, and family Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your father, Donald. I hope that all your treasured memories will help you through this difficult time. Heather Sutter (Sayre Area School District 1970-2005)