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John D'Avignon Obituary
Mr. D'Avignon, son of Herbert J. and Marguerite G. Potvin D'Avignon, was born in Tupper Lake on Nov. 17, 1932.
He attended Tupper Lake High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army immediately following his graduation in June 1950.
His military service included tours in Kaiserslautern, Germany; Okinawa, Japan; Shemeya, Alaska; Asmara, Ethiopia; Stuttgart, Germany; Vicenza, Italy; Fort Devens, Mass.; Thailand, and Vietnam. John D'Avignon retired from the Army in June 1981 after 30 years of service.
In addition to his military service, John retired from TRW in Fair Lakes, Va., and the Army Air Force Exchange Service at Ft. Belvoir, Va. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from University of Maryland in 1991.
At the time of his death, John had been a resident of Fairfax County for over 25 years.
John D'Avignon married Helen V. Cassavaugh on June 8, 1957, at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake.
John is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen V. D'Avignon; two brothers, Herbert P. D'Avignon of Queensbury and Gerald J. D'Avignon of Indian Lake; one sister, Sara Sovay of Cameron, N.C.; as well as four sons: James and his wife, Nelinda, and their son, Kyle, of Stafford, Va.; Johnnie and his wife, Connie, an their sons, Christopher, and Benjamin, of Dry Ridge, Ky.; Jeffrey and his wife, Shannon, and their children, Nicholas, and Carly Anne, of Lake Ridge Va.; and Joseph and his wife, Elizabeth, of Woodbridge, Va.
The family will receive visitors at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, Va., from 2 to 4 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Belvoir Chapel at Fort Belvoir, Va at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Burial will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, Halquist Memorial Center, 4715 North 15th St., Arlington, VA 22205 (703) 525-7070.
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Bill Taylor
August 21, 2005
Helen,
Katy and I extend our sympathies to you and your family. John and I shared many enjoyable hours at work. Our familes then also became good friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janice Baker
August 21, 2005
Helen: Our prayers go out to you and your family. We are so sorry we were out of town and could not attend the services. If you need us, call.
Janice & John
Allyson Neal
August 10, 2005
Grandpa I Love You and I really miss you alot. I wish I would have seen you and got to spend more time with you. Grandma I am thinking of you and thinking of my Grandpa and I miss you both bunches and bunches, like a pile of LOVE! Will see you soon!! Love your granddaughter in Kansas
Tamra Neal
August 9, 2005
Daddy you will be missed deeply. I have always appreciated everything you did for me and your adopted granddaughter. Take your wings and fly high!! I will always love you and miss you lots. My prayers and thoughts are with you mom and my dear adorable brothers. Love and miss you all!!
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