Donald H. Cookingham

  Donald Cookingham, 66 entered into eternal peace on February 11, 2022, in Hyde Park, NY. " Don, Donny, Mr. C." was a beloved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, Mentor and Friend.

  Born on April 13th, 1955, to Carolyn B. Cookingham Donald C. Cookingham. He was a lifelong resident of Staatsburg, NY.  Donald retired as Service Manager for Fire Apparatus Repairs at Nichols Oxygen Service, Hyde Park, NY.

A lifelong member of the West Clinton Fire Department, Donald served as Past Chief and Commissioner. He was an active member of the Dutchess County Chiefs Association, The Dutchess County Fire and Safety Board, and the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. Donald was an alumni, active leader and mentor for many years with the Dutchess County 4H Program and Kids for Kids Dairy Goat Club.

  Donald is survived by his mother Carolyn, Mary Ellen Sullivan, daughter Carolyn (Brenan) May and son Christopher Cookingham (Mica Cline). His sisters Sally (David) Graybill and Betty McGlashan as well as 7 nephews, 7 nieces, 3 great nephews and 7 great nieces. As well as his herd of well-loved 4H goats. Donald is preceded in death by his father Donald as well as his daughter Jesse DuBois.

 A visitation service will take place on Thursday 2/17 from 1pm to 4pm at the West Clinton Fire Station #1, with a fireman's service beginning at 4pm. There, his family will honor the life of service which he led to his family, friends, and community. Please send all flower donations to West Clinton Fire Department 219 Hollow Rd. Staatsburg, NY 12580, and any monetary donations in his direct honor to the 4H Goat Advisory in care of Sally Graybill at 48 Red Cedar Lane, Staatsburg, NY 12580. In honor of Donald Cookingham, support your local volunteer fire department, your local agricultural community as well as The Dutchess County 4H program in any way you can.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, Inc. 39 So. Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (845)452-1480.  To send online condolences please visit our website www.darrowfuneralhome.org

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