Donald R. Cashman, 72 years of Brockton, died Monday July 21, 2008, at New England Sinai Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the husband for 50 years of Joan L. (Crossman) Cashman. Born and raised in Brockton, son of the late John H. and Beatrice (Poudrier) Cashman. He was a graduate of Brockton High School, class of 1953 and after serving in the US Army he received degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Management from Northeastern University. For over 45 years he had been employed by H.W. MacLeod, Baynes Electric and Columbia Electric, retiring in 2004. Don was an avid bowler and golfer and was a former member of the Brockton Country Club; past Grand Knight of Seville Council 93, member of Cardinal O’Connell 4th degree; a past King Lion of Brockton Host Lions Club and a member of American Legion Post 137.
He is also survived by four children Kathleen Kramer of San Diego, CA, John Cashman of Brockton, Commander Edward Cashman and his wife Deborah of Bremerton, WA and Sheila Cashman of Brockton; four grandchildren Sarah Cashman of Brockton, Gregory and Daniel Kramer of San Diego, CA and Hannah Walent of Brockton; four sisters Geneva Cashman, Jeanne Lawton and Lorraine Charlebois all of Brockton and Patricia Robichaud of East Bridgewater; a sister in law Celia Cashman of Bridgewater; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late George and John Henry Cashman.
Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Thursday at 8am. Funeral Mass in Christ The King Parish/ St. Colman Church at 9am. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Donations in his name may be made to New England Sinai Hospital Foundation, 150 York Street, Stoughton, MA 02072.