HUDSON FALLS – Don G. Hassett, 90, a longtime resident of Notre Dame St., passes away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Inc. in Fort Edward.
Born on April 11, 1930, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Arthur and Alta (Guertin) Hassett.
He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School as well as Norwich University.
During the Korean War, he served in the Army at the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Signal Corps.
On January 24, 1953, he married Patricia Winters in West Chester, PA.
Don worked as an engineer for 36 years the General Electric Company and worked at both the Hudson Falls and Fort Edward plants.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hudson Falls and a past member of the Kiwanis Club and The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elk in Glens Falls. Don served for 33 years on the Hudson Falls School Board. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. Everyone looked forward to Don and Pat’s Memorial Day picnic, a tradition they kept up for 60 years. Most important to him, was the time he spent with family.
Besides his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Robert Hassett.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Patricia W. Hassett of Hudson Falls; his children, Debra Cirino and her husband, Bill of Hartford, Linda Muller and her husband, Mark of Ravena, Dale Hassett and his wife, Jeanne of Delmar and Sandra Peters and her husband, John of Orlando, FL; his grandchildren, Bethany (Dan) Camp, Patricia (Shawn) Davis, Molly (Tony) Vargas, Morgan (Robbie) Decker, Christopher (Heather) Rees, Jared Milano, Kurt (Katie) Peters and Kyle (Rachel) Peters; seven great grandchildren; his niece and nephews, Janet, Gary and Neil.
Due to the current pandemic, interment will be private at the Gerald B.H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery, with full military honors, on Duell Road in the town of Stillwater.
Don’s family would like to thank the Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Inc., for all the care and compassion they have given to Don and his family during his stay there.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Inc., 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.
Our condolences to the Hassett family regarding the passing of Don. He was a wonderful person.
Pat,Debra,Linda,Dale,Sandy and extended family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Fond memories of the annual picnic and fun times spent there with all of you. I also remember our family joining up with the other HF families camping on the islands of Lake George. May some of your precious memories help carry you through your loss. Rest in peace Big Don knowing you and Pat raised one of the very best families in HF.
Pat, Deb, Linda, Dale and Sandy,
Reading of Don’s passing prompted both profound sadness and delightful memories. I am grateful that we had unique experiences at the Lake, Floating Battery, boating, fishing, hunting and all those things that he helped create for all us. What a wonderful part of his legacy. Fondly. Jeff Lape
Dear Pat ,Debbie ,Billy and family , We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful person ,husband and father. God bless you all.
Dear Pat, Debbie, Linda, Dale, Sandy and family,
Very sad to hear of Don’s passing…with a big tear in my eye. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. So many wonderful memories to reflect on. My family knew Don, Pat and family, well forever. Joined at the hip through church, Notre Dame street neighbors, bridge, fishing, picnics…I have countless memories of fishing with Don and my father et al at Blue Mnt. Lake and “the lake” and Don saying, ” it doesn’t get much better than this”. A true gentleman, thoughtful, humble, giver of his time to his community and friends. Terrific sense of humor and dedicated family man to say the least. Our heart goes out to you all as I know you will miss him dearly…your memories of Don are many…pass them on to the grand kids.
With love,
Chris and Patricia
Dear Pat and Family..Al and I were so sorry to hear about Don…What a guy he was..a great gentleman . We sure have a lot of happy G.E. memories of you two and all our lunch and dinner group. We have been wondering how he was doing at Ft. Hudson and wondering about you as well…Please know we are thinking of you and Love you a lot…Al and Gloria (Young)
Pat, Debbie, Linda, Dale, and Sandy,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Don. He was a wonderful man, husband and father. I remember him with his pipe and quietly observing the scene. Then he would be quick to chuckle at all that was happening around him.
Also there are such fond memories of the times at the Presbyterian Church and the annual picnic.
Bless you all.
Andasia
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Hassett was a nice man. We will always refer to the house on Notre Dame Street as the Hassett’s house.
Keep memories close.
So sorry, old friends. Mr. Hassett was surely one of the good ones.
Pat, Debbie, Linda, Dale & Sandy,
The O’Donnell family’s heart was saddened to hear of Don’s passing. So many wonderful memories of camping, the Memorial Day picnic, Christmas Eve get togethers and just stopping by to eat, talk and learn. He was always interested in what was going on in each person’s life and made you feel ‘important’. My Wisconsin family is blessed to have an everlasting reminder of Don, which is about to take center stage again for the 29th year; the hand-made wooden Nativity set. I will miss my godfather.
Love to the wonderful Hassett family.
David & Kristin O’Donnell
To the entire Hassett family,
So sorry to read of Don’s passing. Take comfort in the wonderful memories
To the Family, I was very sad to hear of Don’s passing. I will treasure the memories of the parties on Notre Dame St. and the time with the immediate family camping on the islands on Lake George. As a Veteran and fellow soldier , I would also like to salute Don’s service to our country 🇺🇸🙏🏻 God bless all and may you also find condolence in all the great memories with him, Respectfully, Paul Conroy
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Summers at the lake, the annual picnic and the fun filled times shared with our family will always be fondly remembered. Don was a kind, patient and true friend to our family and to so many others.
Fortunately, the memories Don made with his family, will last forever. My most sincere sympathy to his family and my sincere thanks for his service to the HFCSD School Board and to the kids of Hudson Falls.
Bob Dingman
Mrs. H, Linda, Debbie, Dale and Sandy
So sorry for your loss. I have such happy memories of your family in HF.
Sending my condolences.
Mary Ann “Oochie” Roemer