Margaret Ann Dame
December 2, 1935 – July 18, 2022
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Margaret Ann Dame was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh on December 2, 1935. Her parents were Ella (Schroff) Kinsler and John F. Kinsler. Ann, as she was known to her many friends, grew up in Cornwall-on-Hudson and graduated from Cornwall-on-Hudson High School.
Ann went on to graduate from Albany State Teachers College (Now SUNY Albany) where she met her husband Donald H. Dame. She was a teacher at Saint Thomas’ School (Cornwall-on-Hudson), Cornwall Central High School and Monroe-Woodbury High School.
Ann enjoyed spending time with her family, summers on Cape Cod, playing bridge and gardening.
Ann was predeceased by her husband: Donald; and her sisters: Loretta Fanning and Ellen Larkin. She is survived by her children: Rebecca and Jennifer Dame of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY; and her son: Jonathan Dame (Rita) of Haddon Heights, NJ; grandsons: Christopher Dame (Carol) of Takoma Park, MD and Colin Dame (Evan) of Collingswood, NJ; and a great-granddaughter: Celeste. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 10th at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. Inurnment will follow the Mass at St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall, NY.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com
Donald Fay
August 8, 1933 – July 22, 2022
Cornwall, NY
Donald Fay, of Cornwall, NY entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2022 at Wingate at Beacon, Beacon, NY after a short illness. He was 88 years old. He was married to Bonnie J. Fay for 60 years.
The son of the late Thomas P. Fay and Clara (Doyle) Fay, Donald was born on August 8, 1933, in Nyack, NY.
Donald retired from the Bear Mountain State Park where he was employed for more than 32 years. During his time at Bear Mountain, he held several jobs, and retired as a plumber.
Donald honorably and proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy. He was an active lifetime member of the Silver Fox Sportsman’s Association for almost 55 years. His love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors made his participation in the Silver Fox Family one of the joys of his life.
Donald and his wife Bonnie served as foster parents to more than 200 children in need over the course of 25 years.
A family statement reads: “Donald had a strong personality and lived his life the way he wanted. He was a loving father, a good friend, and a proud grandparent. He was a very forthright person; you always knew where you stood with him. One of his greatest joys was taking care of his yard and garden. Many of the neighbors would stop by for a chat while he was working outside. He always enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren.” He will be missed greatly by everyone that knew him.
Donald is survived by his beloved wife: Bonnie J. (Howard) Fay at home; his daughters: Donna E. (Fay) Levien and her husband David and Mercedes Martinez; his sons: Frederick Fay and his wife Lisa and Edward Fay and his fiancée’ Maya; 7 grandchildren: Daniel, Nicholas, Chantell, Cody, Heather, Lily and Milan; 3 great grandchildren: Sophia, Lorenzo and Audrey; as well as his sister: Marie Crill; and a large number of beloved nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his daughter: Bonnie Heather Fay; his son: Barone Hill; his brother: Thomas P. Fay; and by his sisters: Florence Douglas and Dorothy Donato.
A Graveside Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1st at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY.
In lieu of flowers please plant a tree, garden, or make a financial donation to the Silver Fox Sportsman’s Association in his name.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com