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Diane Davis Obituary

Davis, Diane S. CASTLETON Diane S. Davis, 77, of Castleton died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a long battle with colon and liver cancer. Diane was born in Cobleskill, to the late William and Edna Mattice. She graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1963. Diane retired after 35 years, as a teacher for East Greenbush Central Schools, where she taught first and second grades at D.P.S. Diane volunteered at animal lovers at Pet Smart. She enjoyed biking, volunteering and swimming at the Y., vacations on the New Jersey shore and overnight trips around upstate New York and the Northeast. Diane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charles H. Davis. She is also survived by several cousins; special neighbors, Richard and Carol Prashaw and four loving cats, especially Candy. There will be no calling hours or services. Contributions may be made to Animal Lovers, 279 Trot Rd., East Greenbush, NY, 12061 in her memory.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 20, 2018.

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November 2, 2018

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

October 26, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Psalm 146:5,9

Amy (VanValkenburgh) Granfors

October 22, 2018

Mrs. Davis remains among my fondest memories and one of the reasons that DPS was so special for me. She was a great teacher!

Mary Kay Ostwald

October 21, 2018

Diane was a sweet person and expert educator. I loved working with her.

October 21, 2018

Diane was a very special lady. We'll miss seeing her riding around on her bike. She always waved and said hello. She also worried about others before herself. RIP Diane. So sorry for your loss Chuck

JANE VISCONTI

October 21, 2018

Chuck, so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. She was a wonderful Teacher.
Jane Visconti

Sue

October 21, 2018

Diane was a wonderful person! Her love of teaching and students was an inspiration for many. I was fortunate to get to know her during her winter walks thru Green Meadow. She would always comment on students' projects. She even brought a picture of her cat for our pet display. Her passing is a great loss to the East Greenbush community.

Linda (Ozga) Wemple

October 20, 2018

Mrs. Davis was my second grade teacher. She was one of many teachers who inspired me to become a teacher because of her kindness and love for teaching. She has touched so many lives.

Gary VanVakenburgh

October 20, 2018

Had her in 1st grade I Saw her 30 years later she called me by name, she was amazing. RIP

sue hoffman

October 20, 2018

Mrs. Davis taught my children in DPS. and they loved her. when they talk about childhood memories her name is the the first one to come up. Im sure she will be missed by all, im sorry for your loss.

Charleen Papa

October 20, 2018

Chuck I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing it was always so nice to meet you two out around this area we live in.
With heartfelt condolences.
Charleen

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