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Truman Cavanaugh Obituary
He was born in Clarendon Springs, VT, on Aug. 26, 1922 to Ruth (Rayhue) and Samuel Griswold Cavanaugh.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1943-1945. He was a bombardier and tail gunner in the European Theater during World War II.
He returned home to Vermont and married his grade-school sweetheart Jean Phillips on Dec. 29th 1945. He attended the Vermont State School of Agriculture, University of Vermont, University of Bridgeport and University of Connecticut.
They lived in Lyndonville, VT, until 1954, when he accepted a teaching position in Connecticut and the family moved to Norwalk. The couple had two sons, and opened two children's clothing stores which were run by his wife, Jean. The couple spent summers at their cabin at Coles Pond, VT.
In 1960, he moved the family to Stratford, CT. He taught Earth Science at Bassick High School, in Bridgeport, CT. In 1991 Truman and Jean moved to Boise, Idaho to be nearer to family. He had many golf buddies and sponsored a softball team. In 2014 he moved from Boise to Port Orchard, WA.
He is survived by his son and daughter in-law, Dale & Debbie Cavanaugh; daughter in-law Marilyn Senecal Cavanaugh; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; sister Joy Barrows, a cousin Martyn Cavanaugh (wife Verna), and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased in death by his wife Jean, son Darrel, sisters Susan Blodgett and Caroline Walker.
Funeral Services will be on May 20th, 2015, at Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home, 266 Allen Ave. Poultney, VT. Viewing from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Richard Berube as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Raphael Cemetery.
A reception to follow at St. Raphael's Catholic Church Hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or Alzheimer's Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Truman Cavanaugh
Chris Cavanaugh
May 27, 2015
They don't make em like this anymore. Love you papa.
A good day.
Sandor Cavanaugh
May 20, 2015
I love you Papa.
Wendy Downs
May 20, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss.
Truman and Jean married 59 years
Marilyn Cavanaugh
May 19, 2015
How you can show support
His favorite girl at Park Vista, Emma
Marilyn Cavanaugh
May 19, 2015
Coles Pond Camp, Vermont
Marilyn (Lynn) Cavanaugh
May 15, 2015
Papa Truman
I've never really known someone,
So comfortable within their skin;
You have a knack for having fun,
I'm so lucky we are kin.
Your eyes have always twinkled,
Your mischief shines right through;
And though in time we wrinkle,
That twinkle still is you.
From dances at the Casino,
Or hauling water from the spring;
From Banana parties and lots of snow,
We never knew what joys you'd bring.
In Cowboy hat or Santa's clothes,
Before or after your tattoo;
The love we have for you just grows,
Your sincerity shines through.
You've been our ray of sunshine,
And rock to lean upon;
Don't you think for a moment,
We don't cherish what you've done.
You have quietly supported,
Your grandchildren's many ventures;
Their dreams might have been aborted,
Without your good intentions.
You never say a word,
About the good you do;
But there is a little bird,
That sings praises just for you.
That twinkle that we see,
Comes from deep inside of you;
And it can only be,
Your "Goodness" shining through!
Lynn 2005
Truman was my father in law and he loved to Polka at the Coles Pond Casino. During our summer visits, a bunch of us would walk over to the Casino from camp and dance on Saturday nights. Now we are talking music from the Lawrence Welk era so there were lots of Polkas! He would start by dancing with his wife Jean until she tired and then, with her blessing, move on to any other ladies who thought they had stamina! I danced many a Polka with him at the fastest pace ever! He always had a thermos of orange crush and Vodka to wet his whistle and then there were the pricker bushes on the way home....but that's another tale! Coles Pond was a small community then and everyone knew one another and all were friends!
Save a Polka for me in Heaven, Truman!
Crystal Davy
May 14, 2015
Uncle Truman its been years since I had seen you. I was saddened to hear of your passing. You will be missed by many. I will always remember feeding the ducks at your camp and visiting you with my grandparents. Rest in peace love you
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