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Andrew Dewitt Obituary

Andrew DeWitt of Pine Bush, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 as a result of an accident in Crawford, N.Y. He was 50 years old. The son of Samuel DeWitt and Elizabeth Ackerley, he was born February 22, 1955 in Ft. Riley, Kan. He was a forklift mechanic with Empire Forklift in Bloomingburgh, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Nolan DeWitt, at home; one son, Austin DeWitt - U.S.S. Kittyhawk, Japan; two daughters, Claire DeWitt and her fiancé, Adam, of Pine Bush, and Lindsay DeWitt of Pine Bush; two brothers, Samuel DeWitt II and wife, Kimberly, of Wallkill, and Brian DeWitt of Delaware; one sister, Sandra Gatlin and her husband, Rockie, of Richardson, Texas; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Nolan of Newburgh; brother-in-law, Francis Nolan and wife, Carol, of the Town of Newburgh; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends - and also the family dog, Ryely. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at the Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson, N.Y. There will be no funeral service. Cremation will follow at Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. Arrangements are under the direction of Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, Inc. www.quigleybros.com.

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Published by Times Herald-Record from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2005.

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September 14, 2005

Dear Kathy and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your sad times. I will keep you in my prayers and God Bless You.

Chris Michetti (Goodrich)

Daphne DeWitt

September 12, 2005

Dear Kathy and family,I was so saddened to hear of Andy's death.I know that Roy always claimed that Andy was a hard worker and a good family man .My prayers are with each of you God bless you all.

Nancy Bowman-Ward

September 11, 2005

Dearest Sandy and all of the Dewitt family, My sincerest condolences to all of you on your tremendous loss. My thoughts are with you even though I cannot be there. My mom and dad send their heartfelt sympathy also. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Mariann Durso

September 11, 2005

Dear Kathy and Family, I am so sorry that you are all going thru this difficult time. You're such a great person, Kathy, and I'm sorry this has happened to you and your family. Finding the right words is not easy. Please know that you are all in my prayers.



Love, Mariann

Stacy

September 10, 2005

Clair,and family

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep strong he's watching over you now.

Sean and Jeanne Dion

September 10, 2005

I do not know you, but live in town. Both myself and my wife ride, and I was saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you, and if you need anything, please send us a note. S&J

Greg & Renee Padden

September 9, 2005

Dear DeWitt Family,



Ours hearts and prayers are with Lindsay and your family. We are relatives of the Nywening family down here in Sachse, Texas, not far fron Andy's sister and our deepest sympathy goes out to you.

Kathy Doulin

September 9, 2005

My thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

bill kopec

September 9, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Kathy. Our hearts share your burden, and pray that over time you find comfort, he is in a good place with our lord. You can count on family for support, you are a wonderful person. I'm sure Andy would say he was blessed to have shared so much with you. Luv ya Cus,

Brian and Bonnie Bennett

September 9, 2005

We are sorry to hear what happened to Andrew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Donna Martin (formerly Jaeger)

September 9, 2005

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. What a horrible tragedy to have lost your husband at such a young age and at a time in your lives when the kids are growing into young adults.....You and the kids are in my prayers. God Bless.

Donna Martin

Sandra Sumski

September 9, 2005

Dearest Kathy and family - we were heartbroken to hear of your loss and we are thinking of you every moment. We love you, Sandra, Deirdre & Annmarie Sumski.

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