Donald W. Hanlon

Pine Plains, NY - Donald W. Hanlon, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 surrounded by his family at Vassar Brother's Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.

He was born on March 13, 1944 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of John and Ruth (Poucher) Hanlon.

Mr. Hanlon was a Deputy Sheriff with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He retired in 1992.

He honorably served his Country in the United States Army Air Calvary Division during the Vietnam War.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to spending time in his gardens.

On December 11, 2011 in Pine Plains, NY he married Ellen (Forshaw) Hanlon. She survives him at home.

In addition to his loving wife Ellen survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Hanlon of Milan, NY; Christine Steepe of Rock Hill, SC; a son, Paul Hanlon of Stanfordville, NY; step-sons, Mark Chapman of Hudson, NY; and Mike Chapman of Stanfordville, NY; two sisters, Doris Delahanty of Pine Plains, NY; Louise Erlich of Sharon, CT; a brother, George Hanlon of Stanfordville, NY; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Calling hours are 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Peck & Peck Funeral Home, 7749 South Main St. Pine Plains.

Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 13, at the Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Military Honor Guard / Pine Plains, NY.

In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions are requested to the VA Hudson Valley Health Care Systems, 41 Castle Point Rd. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

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