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Allan Damon Obituary
Allan Lincoln Damon, of Somers, NY, died at his home on September 22, 2014 from complications of leukemia and MDS. He was born the older of identical twins in Ware, MA in 1934. His family moved to Springfield, MA where he ultimately graduated from Classical High School in 1952. He earned his BA from his beloved Amherst College in 1956, followed by an MA from Colombia University in American History in 1958. Allan then taught American History for 33 years at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY, retiring in June, 1991. Upon retirement, he completed his Ph. D. in American History from Columbia in 1994 and spent many years as a trustee and treasurer of the National Council for History Education. In addition, he was a researcher, writer, and contributing editor for American Heritage, and a contributing writer to The Dictionary of American Biography and to Scribner's Encyclopedia of American Lives.
He is survived by Claire, his wife of 57 years, and their sons, Jeffrey (spouse Heather) and Jonathan (spouse Oswaldo) and two grandsons, Sam and Eric. Family and friends mattered most to him, and he was fiercely loyal to them. He was a voracious reader and an enthusiastic traveler, always happy to get to Maine, where the family spent time every summer. He will be greatly missed.
He will be privately buried in Connecticut. There will be a memorial service on September 27, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, 2880 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam (vnahv.org) or Toys for Tots (toysfortots.org).
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for Allan Damon
Virginia Diamond
October 7, 2014
My deepest sympathy. He was an inspiring teacher and human being who left a treasured legacy that for many of his students will last a lifetime.
Shimrit Hanes
October 3, 2014
My deepest condolences. He accomplished much in his life.
September 27, 2014
To the family of Mr. Damon, our deepest sympathy. May comfort you all during this most difficult time.
Mark Stanton
September 25, 2014
A great teacher; I was in his AP class in 1976. My deepest sympathy to the family. God Bless.
S B
September 24, 2014
I am so sorry for the family's loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace through prayer during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7
Cliff Heaton
September 24, 2014
A great teacher. He was missed when he retired and he'll be truly missed now. Prayers for you and your family, Claire.
CRAIG BARTH, '72
September 24, 2014
He was exceptional. As a teacher, he encouraged us to think. He had faith in us. He was a light to so many lives. My condolences.
Judy (Schlossberg) Crosby
September 24, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Damon (how I will forever remember him) was an amazing teacher. He challenged me to think critically about the world around me and imparted skills I still use in my law practice today. May his memory be a blessing.
Jeff Calmus
September 24, 2014
Jeff,
I am saddened by your loss. Your father was a very accomplished individual and I am sure he left you a lifetime of good memories and lessons to live by. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home
September 24, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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