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David Kirkcaldy Obituary
David M. Kirkcaldy of Campbell Hall, a chemical engineer for the Orange County Department of Health, died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hosptial, Newburgh Campus.
The son of Mitchell Kirkcaldy, Ralph A. Higgins and Flora D. Higgins, he was born on October 18th in Springfield, MA.
Before working for Orange County, David also worked as a chemical engineer for Champion International in West Nyack, International Paper in Sterling Forest and Lederlee Labs in Pearl River.
He was a former member of the Sloatsburg Zoning Board of appeals and was presently serving as the Chairman of the Hamptonburgh Zoning Board of Appeals.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Kirkcaldy at home; his mother, Flora Higgins of Longmeadow, MA and his children, Karen Laforge and Robert Kirkcaldy, M.D. and his wife, Ellen of Decatur, GA, as well as his grandchildren, Michael and Thomas Laforge and Sofia Kirkcaldy and one nephew.
Visitaion hours will be held from 3-6 p.m. today, July 27 and from 9-10 a.m. Monday, July 28 at the Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., 107 Murray Ave. in Goshen, NY.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 28 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hamptonburgh Cemetery in Hamptonburgh, NY.
Arrangements by Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., Goshen; 845-294-5311.
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Claire Merkley (EGA)
July 31, 2008
Martha -
I was so sorry to hear of David's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Susan and Don Mattice
July 31, 2008
Martha,
Heard from Claire Merkley of David's passing last week. We wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank Sinibaldi
July 29, 2008
I was saddened when I heard the news about Dave. My deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. I was Dave's manager at Champion International and have very fond memories of him both personally and professionally. I enjoyed working with him and often think about him whenever I think about the old group. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ingrid Magar
July 28, 2008
Dear Martha,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. Dave will be fondly remembered by all of us who worked with him at Champion.
With deepest sympathy,
Evelyn Ruggiero
July 28, 2008
Dear Martha and family,
My deepest condolences to you on this tragic loss. I worked with Dave at Champion International and have very fond memories of him. May God grant you strength to sustain you during this most difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Casie Silvernail
July 28, 2008
Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything please call.
Edith Chan
July 27, 2008
Dear Martha, Karen and Bob,
I'm very sorry to hear about Dave. I worked with Dave at champion International for many years. We worked as a team on many projects and he was such a great mentor to me. He was always willing to help, very friendly and had a good sense of humor, which had made life at work a lot easier. He will surely be missed. My prayers are with you and your family. My deepest condolences.
Les Sowul
July 27, 2008
Dear Martha and Family,
I worked with Dave for many years at Champion International. We had many projects and business trips together. I always valued his professionalism and personal qualities. It is a great loss. My deepest condolences.
Mimi Sobo
July 27, 2008
Dear Martha and Children,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I hope fond memories will sustain you in your time of sorrow.
Mimi Sobo
Chris Ericson
July 27, 2008
In the years that I worked with Dave in the Health Department, he was always willing to help me out and lend a hand (even in projects that didn't directly involve him). I will truly miss seeing him every day and my prayers are with his family.
Lisa Bankos
July 27, 2008
Dear Martha, Karen & Bob,
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. He will definately be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
Susan Ann Hubbard (MHEGA)
July 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Claire & Bill Baxter
July 27, 2008
Karen, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. The memories of your Dad will console you forever. With our Love,
Gail Taplin
July 27, 2008
Dear Martha, Karen and Robert,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Gail (Kirkcaldy) and Mike Taplin
Debbie Memmelaar
July 27, 2008
Dear Martha and family, I worked with Dave at the Health Dept. and he will be missed so much. He was always so helpful. I'm going to miss him and his little chuckles when we got him laughing. My heart goes out to you and I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
love, Deb
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