Hedy R. Gold

Hyde Park - Hedy R. Gold, 69, a longtime Hyde Park resident, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013, at home following a long illness.

Born May 22, 1944 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Lilly Preuss.

Hedy was a graduate of Bennett College in Millbrook and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie.

Mrs. Gold taught French at F.D. Roosevelt High School for thirty years and at the Culinary Institute of America for forty years.

She enjoyed exercising, especially walking and swimming.

In Poughkeepsie, she married Stephan J. Gold. Mr. Gold survives at home.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two brothers, Frank Preuss, and Guy Preuss and his wife, Wanda, all of California.

There are no calling hours.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

To send an online condolence, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on Jul. 21, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Hedy Gold

17 Entries

Richard Rivette

October 3, 2018

Mme. Gold was the finest teacher. Every day in her class was uplifting and intense for all. I will always love the time we had together. My condolences Stephen. I will always remember her support, instruction and sense of humor. I am shocked to learn she has gone to be with God. Je me souviens toujours. Je suis désolée. Her love of French lives on as my own son now studied it in college since I spent his whole life talking about my experience with the language.

Floyd Holt

July 19, 2017

Heady was the consummate French Teacher! I know because I taught next to her for over 20 years and spoke to her quite often at FD Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park.

Floyd Holt - President the American Science and Technology Center

Guenther Grosshans

August 2, 2013

Unser herzlichstes Beileid
Guenther and Renate

Jon Chuzi

July 29, 2013

I had no idea that Hedy was ill, much less passed on. I was always fond of her and I send you my deepest sympathies.

Nilsa Rodriguez

July 26, 2013

Steve, I'm sorry about Hedy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss and mourning. Madame Gold, as her students called her, was an excellent professor! She challenged generations of students to perform at their best in her French classes. To me, Hedy was an inspiring mentor, a supportive colleague and a friend. I will always remember her for her honesty and for her excellence in teaching.

Austin Cox

July 23, 2013

Steve I just heard about Hedy. I am completely shocked! I have always thought of her as one who would outlast all of us. I always enjoyed being around her. Words will never be able to express my sympathy for you. I knew her as a student as well as an associate.
Austin

Memi ( Orton ) Shuman

July 23, 2013

Hedy was one of the sweetest people I've ever know . Miss seeing you guys at mom's places ( the kitchen of John Henry ) My she rest in peace ??

Susan Brown

July 22, 2013

Mrs. Gold was the best French teacher I had. I learned more in her class then any other. My deepest condolences to her family. (class of '87)

Linda Voshardt

July 22, 2013

Mrs. Gold was my French teacher at FDR. I always admired her; she was a great teacher, and inspired me to take three more years of French at Marist College! She had a lot of class, and I am very sad to hear of her passing.

Alison Cox

July 22, 2013

Madame Gold was an excellent teacher. I studied french for a total of 8 years and consider traveling to the country and speaking the language one of the great joys of my life. She expected high standards, and we rose to meet them. My sincere condolences.

George Moran

July 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I remember Hedy. We were both in the FDR Class of 1962.

Peter Brenner, Sr.

July 22, 2013

FDR Grads loses another friend and classmate. She will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sandi and Peter Brenner, Sr. (1963) from Cape Careteret, NC

Dave Reves

July 22, 2013

Hedy Gold gave me the enthusiam I needed to continue studying Franch for 6 years. What an inspiration! She had such class and I will always remember her. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Dave Reves (a former student).

Michael Moshier

July 22, 2013

Steve, Susie and I are very sorry to hear of Hedy's passing. She made a difference in the lives that she touched. Our prayers are with you and with her family and friends... Michael

Kenton Pierce

July 21, 2013

She was the only teacher in high school who scared me. That meant I always did her homework first, and prepared the most for her class. That didn't seem like a good thing at the time, but looking back, we'd all be better with more Mrs. Golds in our schools.

Donna De Groff - Garber

July 21, 2013

A good friend to me in highschool - especially summer school. Sorry that we did not keep in touch. May you rest in peace. Shalom

A Peach

July 21, 2013

Rest in peace, dear Hedy, may your heart be free.

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