Stanley H Mersand

Pawling - Stanley Howard Mersand, 70, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, May 26, at Regional Hospice in Danbury, Connecticut.

Stan was a lifelong political enthusiast, often involved with the Village of Pawling at various levels. His last position was on the Village Board, and as Deputy Mayor. He also ran the Thomas E. Dewey Center in Pawling, dedicated to the life and career of his political mentor, and served as Dutchess County Historian for many years.

Stan spent over 30 years as a history teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, NY before retiring and teaching at various area colleges. As the titular head of "The Heart Gang" - a band of patients from the Healthquest Heart Center in Poughkeepsie - Stan loved to plan social events for the group.

As a young man, Stan proudly served in the United States Army as a forward observer and intelligence analyst in Vietnam. The second son of Julius (d.) and Hilda Mersand (nee Liffland) (d.) of Pawling, Stan was predeceased by his sister Jennise, of Burbank, California and his beloved dogs King, Bootsie, Captain, Tootsie, Mollie, and Boo. He is survived by his wife, Christine (nee Baresich), his son Michael, daughter Rebecca, and dog Scout, all of Pawling, his brother Barry, nephew Alex, and niece Jenny, of Poughquag, Aunt Mary "Dolly" Liffland of Pawling, and numerous cousins throughout the area.

He is finally at rest...which would really annoy him, since he always liked to be busy.

In accordance with his wishes, a memorial party in honor of his life will be held by the family in the near future. In lieu of flowers, he wished that donations be made to the Hudson Valley SPCA, Disabled American Veterans, The American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hornandthomesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on May 28, 2017.

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Tom Mayer

August 28, 2023

I have many fond memories of Mr. Mersand's Social Studies class at Carmel High School in 1985-86. The time he invited the late Ms. Andruk to give a slide show of her trip to the pyramids of Egypt was a highlight. The fact that the Dutchess county flags were lowered in his honor is very appropriate. RIP.

Jay Blotcher

December 31, 2017

Four years ago today, Stan hosted friends and I to tour his museum. I was thinking of him and wondered how he was. And learned of his demise. So very sorry. What a good man he was, so generous in sharing education and enlightenment. My deepest condolences.

June 6, 2017

Dear Chris, Rebecca and Michael, How fortunate we are to have known Stan. he leaves a wonderful legacy from serving his country, to teaching countless children, to serving his community , to being a devoted family man. he was so smart and so funny and was never afraid to speak his mind and always had the courage of his convictions. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Bill Reynolds

June 5, 2017

To the Mersand family,
May you find peace and comfort in all his shared memories. It was a pleasure to have him as a teacher, and quite a joy
when he needed repairs or parts at Bill Reynolds Garage. He will not be forgotten.
May he Rest in Peace

Audrey Brooks

June 1, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of Stan's passing. I knew him from when I worked at The Sharon Playhouse. He was a long time patron and a wonderful person. I did look forward to seeing him each season and he was one of the people I knew I would miss when I moved away. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Dave Stewart

June 1, 2017

Loss of a True patriot. Stan was one of a kind and will be missed by all of us at the Stewart family and DS Electric. His loyalty to family, friends and country was unmatched and will leave a hole in the world and my heart. My deepest and heart felt condolences to Christine, Michael and the entire Mersand family. God Bless and Semper Fi my friend.

Judy Mayle

May 30, 2017

Christine, Rebecca and Michael: I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Stan was such a vibrant, caring person. He always filled up a room with his presence and spirit. Stan was a real force to reckon with and we miss his smile and his laughter. I know that my few words will not ease the pain of your loss, but I hope you can enjoy some small solace knowing that he touched so many peoples lives in a positive way. "..until you meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

David & Nan Greenwood

May 30, 2017

We are saddened to learn of your loss. We have many happy memories from Carmel, as well as our shared interest in Dutchess County history. Stan influenced many lives and we are happy to be among them.

May 29, 2017

Dear Mersand Family: so sorry to hear of your loss. Stan and I taught for many years at Carmel High. I will fondly remember our time at flea markets, bidding on E-Bay, and lunches together . May God Bless you all. Mark Jennette

Gloria Wood

May 29, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of your loss Christine. Stan was such a good person, always smiled and always very friendly.
May he rest in peace.
Gloria Wood

May 29, 2017

Mr. Mersand

Thanks for being my social studies teacher in Carmel high school. Also, for always making me have a good laugh with you whenever I met you in the grocery store or on the streets of Pawlng.
I will miss you
Terry(Johnson) Clarkson

WILLIAM STEINHAUS

May 29, 2017

to Stan's family I want to offer my heartfelt sympathy for your loss and Stan's passing. Over the many decades I always found Stan to be so very genuine and sincere - and always with a great story to tell me with a big smile. He had a warmth to him few people I know had which made him so very likable. He was a loyal friend and supporter. I will always value his service to me and Dutchess County as one of my department heads during the years he was my appointee as County Historian. I will cherish the memories of our time working together. William R. Steinhaus, Dutchess County Executive, retired.

David Yount

May 28, 2017

I am so very sorry to learn of Stan's passing. He was well liked and greatly respected by collectors of political memorabilia from across the country. We honor him for his kindness, his love of history, and for a life well-lived.

Marie Cavaleri

May 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing that he is now in the arms of those who have gone before.
RIP Stan

May 28, 2017

Sorry for your loss I had mr mersand as a SS teacher back in the 80s he was a nice man

Jackie Annabi (sayegh)

May 27, 2017

So sad to hear of Mr. Mersand passing. He was one of the greatest teachers ever. A real Good man. May he Rest In Peace.

Raena Obrien

May 27, 2017

To Stan family, We just heard that he passed, Cathleen is very upset.

He was a good teacher! But he wasn't my teacher, unfortunately! I hope he's having having fun with his dogs.

Rest in Pease. STAN.

Joseph Franco

May 27, 2017

You were a great buddy and will be sorely missed , the stories we shared live on , as do you.
Peace,
Out.
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