David Cruickshank

Cruickshank,David W.

Webster: June 13, 1924 - November 27, 2015. Predeceased by his beloved son, David Michael. Survived by his daughter, Emily Peterson Foley (Rod); grandsons, Christopher (Debora) & Gregory (Lauren); his great-grandchildren, Grace, Hailey, Kamryn, Rylie, & Madeline Kerry; brother, Donald (Suzanne); sisters Joan nephews & nieces spanning three generations.

David was a decorated United States Coast Guard Veteran, who served proudly in WWII, a pilot, and archery champion, and a man who loved his family with all that he had. He gave his children & grandchildren an incredible love of the world of nature, and the best bear-hugs anyone could ever receive. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Cashmere, Dr. Pearce, and the nursing staff at Clifton Springs Hospital for their tender and respectful care of David these last difficult weeks. We are grateful to each and every one of them.

A Prayer Service will be held at Thomas, Wednesday, 12/2 at 11:30am. Private interment, Maple Hill Cemetery, N. Darien, NY.