SMSgt (Ret.) John Gary Danyew, age 62, of Cumberland Maine passed away peacefully on January 4th 2020 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on December 2nd 1957 in Windsor Vermont, the son of Fletcher Danyew and Germaine and Everett Wood.
John grew up in Windsor where he excelled in track, basketball, and football. He was a proud yellow jacket graduate of the “spirit of ’76.” John was a proud American who served 22 years in the United States Air Force and bravely served during Desert Storm. In continuing his love of sports, he shared his gift of athleticism by coaching his daughter’s sports teams on every base he was stationed. Every player adored Coach Danyew. After retiring John moved his family from Andersen Air Force base in Guam to Cumberland Maine where he was employed for a decade by Central Maine Power as a civil engineer. John was known for his caring nature. He was always helping people, and despite Alzheimer’s he never lost his smile or sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Anna (Rose) Danyew, daughters Amber (Adam) Dews of Cumberland, and Ashley (Brian) Day of Saco. Father Everett of Windsor, VT. Sister Suzanne (Doug) Whitcomb of Windsor, VT, and Brother Ronald (Pauline) Danyew of Waterbury, VT. Four treasured grandchildren; Eva, Oliver, Rosie, and Grace.
He was preceded in death by his Father Fletcher, his Mother Germaine (Nana) and Brother Ernest.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the amazing staff of the Scarborough Maine Veteran’s Home for their unwavering exceptional care of John.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated this summer in Windsor, Vermont.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to:
Town of Cumberland
In Memory of John Danyew C/NY Kids TRI
290 Tuttle Road
Cumberland, ME 04021
and
Maine Chapter Alzheimer’s Association
383 US Route 1
Scarborough, Maine 04074
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