David Nathan Hadsell

David Nathan Hadsell CANANDAIGUA - David Nathan Hadsell, age 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at M. M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. He is survived by seven sons, David (Judy) Hadsell, Richard and Michael Hadsell, Bruce (Mary Clare) Hadsell, Robert (Nancy) Hadsell and William and John Hadsell; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Bergman and Ruth Markland; sister-in-law, Edna Thompson; brother-in-law, Jack Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Hadsell, in 2010; infant son, Thomas Hadsell; brother, Warren Hadsell; sister-in-law, Judy Thompson; brothers-in-law, George and Richard Thompson and Don Bergman; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Hadsell. Mr. Hadsell was born and raised in Middlesex and was the son of Harry and Anna (Spang) Hadsell. He was a graduate of Rushville High School and then served our country in World War II. Mr. Hadsell was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he was highly decorated for flying 47 missions over the European theater as a tail gunner in a B17 bomber. He received numerous medals, including three Bronze stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross and unit badge, an Air Medal with three bronze oak Leaf clusters and two overseas bars. Mr. Hadsell retired from American Legion Post 256 in Canandaigua after serving as the steward for over 20 years. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 256, 454 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.