Clarence Frederick "Dan" Danforth

Clarence Frederick "Dan" Danforth of Richmond, Va., died on Tuesday, June 21, 2005. He survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Elizabeth "Libby" Eppley Danforth; his five children and their spouses, Mollie Danforth and Steve Colangelo of Alexandria, Va., Anne Danforth and Erland Zygmuntowicz of New York City, N.Y., Henry Danforth and Adrienne Wieand Danforth of Washington, D.C., Lainee Danforth Maiolino and Albert Maiolino of Richmond, and Nick Danforth and Anne Golden Danforth of Richmond; and ten grandchildren, Anna and Steve Colangelo, Eliza and William Zygmuntowicz, Nick, Suzannah, and George Danforth, Henry Maiolino, Emma and Chance Danforth. He is also survived by his brothers, George Danforth and Robert Danforth; and his sister, Frances Thomas. Born on July 29, 1926, he graduated from VMI in 1948 and received his MBA from the University of Richmond. He served as the leader of Boy Scout Troop Number 402. Mr. Danforth retired as director of forecasting for Virginia Electric Power Company in 1986 after 40 years with the company. After retiring he became an avid golfer. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 8, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the library at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1101 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Va. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on July 9, 2005, at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Matthews Endowment Fund or a charity of your choice.