Cassius MacDiarmid

I was just getting re-acquainted with Cash last month when he began coming to my class, Sit and Get Fit, with his daughter Nellie. They were both enjoying the class; Cash always thanked me when the class was over and said he would be back. I could tell there was a wonderful bond between him and Nellie. I will keep his entire family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Gail Avgeris

From the day he set foot on the island he was a powerful figure and role model. Proud and humbled. I will miss him.
David Usher

our dear friend has left us and he will be missed everyday for his gentle ways and smiling face that always meant so much to both of us.
Ken and Leslie Koenig

Cash was one of my true heroes. Being around him made you want to be a better person, to be more kind and more empathetic to all people, and to give 1000 percent in all we do in life. I cannot say enough about how he and Sheila helped me and my family through my battle with Leukemia and in ensuring that no matter what happened everything will work out. His sense of humor even after Nellie and a bunch of us would be caught as kids doing crazy kid stuff was commendable. Even the big Red X made from permanent marker on Maggies paw brought a smile to his face; like he somehow knew that x was a stamp of admission to a party at the MacDiramid house ( nope she stayed home from the lake that weekend) lol. Thank you God For allowing us to spend time with an incredible Human being here on earth as it is time for Cash toprovide you with some really good stories and a lot of laughs.

Amy Seratt

Cash was a gracious gentleman who was always so friendly and good-natured. It was always a pleasure to talk with him at the Ushers' parties! I feel lucky to have known him. God Bless him and all of your wonderful family Sheila.
Joan
Joan Bentivenga Grogan

Dear MacDiarmid Family-

I have so many wonderful memories of Cash. He was a true gentleman. As a child, being around him was magical. He made one feel so special. He was funny, high energy, smart, generous, and so considerate. I always felt welcome in your warm and loving home due to Cash and Sheila. You are all in my prayers during such a hard time. His was a life very well led, and he set a positive example for all of us. The Hinsdale community has been beyond lucky for the past 50 years. Love, Julie Johnston

Dear Sheila and Family, January 5, 2018

Coming home from a inspirational day of celebration I pondered what to write about what Cash meant to me. What my wife Pat and I had just experienced will continue to impact us for a long, long time. Today was how all of our days should feel, LOVED. That word inspiration was what he did for me for the last 15 years. We ( all who shared Cash's day ), as well as you and your family will miss him. It is evident that you all feel blessed. We do too. Every day Cash spent on this earth was made better because he made it so. Thank you for sharing this loving man with us all. It is incalculable to measure the size of his footprint on this earth. For my part I will endeavor to BE LIKE CASH and from my observation today I won't be alone. Thank you for providing this special day of celebration and remembrance.
Pat and I will keep Cash and all of you in our prayers. Lots of love always, John and Pat Mika

Cash MacDiarmid was a great friend to my father, Jack Tobin, who sold millwork and windows for the houses Mr. MacDiarmid built. My father loved Mr. MacDiarmid. And all of us Tobin children who worked for our father and met Cash also loved him because Mr. MacDiarmid always remembered our names and treated us with great kindness and respect. What an exemplary human being and great role model. To be treated so graciously by this nice person was a gift. My condolences to the MacDiarmid family. Cash was a true joy to know. Liz Tobin Sodic

I met Cash at St. Isaacs CHRP, when we first moved to Hinsdale. He was always warm and welcoming, just a great guy. Loved seeing him around town or at gatherings. He will be missed.

Hinsdale has lost a great man

Cash was the best man I ever knew growing up,He helped me starting my own company with in the trades, and working with Cash Many years doing his HVAC work , I will always remember him, He was the kindest person, with always a warm heart,

Honest , loving man that was every ones pleasure to meet,

Our Prayers and thoughts are with The MacDiarmid Family .

Cash gave me my training in the real estate business at Irvin A. Blietz in Evanston over 50 years ago. Never forgot the lessons and never forgot what a nice guy he was.

So sorry to hear about Cash.He was a wonderful neighbor and always so helpful with any questions about our house.We still love our house that he built with so much expertise and care..

We had so many informative discussions about how our neighborhood evolved .

He was a wonderful gentleman and I will miss him.


Dick Phelan

Cash will be greatly missed, he was well loved and loved well. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ed and I have fond memories of Cash at Eagle Lake. We send our sympathies to all. He left a wonderful legacy to his daughters and grandchildren.

Paula and Ed Spletzer

My poor Sheila, Cash was a dear and gentleman, I will remember him fondly.

So sorry to hear you have lost this wonderful man.