Athletics
Gabriel Arellano, 39
Died January 5, 2021.
Montebello High School, Montebello, CA
Football Coach
This week the area lost a longtime assistant football coach who was described as having a big smile, big heart, and who would do just about anything for his players.
Gabriel Arellano, who was going into his third season as the receivers coach at Montebello High and who spent several years as an assistant at Rosemead High, died on Tuesday, Jan. 5 after contracting COVID-19. He was 39.
Arellano is survived by his wife, Rena, daughter, Lana, and son, Nathan, all of whom also contracted COVID-19, but recovered from it.
After spending just over a week in the hospital, Arellano lost his battle with the coronavirus that is raging through Los Angeles County and the rest of the country.
“I had so much respect for him,” Montebello football coach Pete Gonzalez said, “and this was so devastating for everyone that knew him.”
Arellano and Marc Paramo met in 2007 when both were assistant football coaches at Rosemead. Arellano was there when Paramo served as the Panthers’ head coach from 2012-16, and they remained close friends after Paramo stepped away from coaching to focus on teaching while Arrellano became an assistant at Montebello.
Paramo said he was devastated by the sudden loss of his good friend.
He recalled that they had a good laugh when Arellano called him on Dec. 15 to wish him a happy birthday. But soon after that, Paramo got the news he had always feared for his buddy.
“A couple days after my birthday I got a text message about him being in the hospital and (I) called one of his close friends and learned he had COVID,” Paramo said. “His whole family had gotten it. He went to the hospital on Saturday and by Monday he was on a ventilator.”
And a little more than a week later he was gone.
“Nobody knows how he contracted it,” Paramo said. “He was still working during COVID. He worked in a warehouse, but he was waiting for football to start again. But my buddy, he was always somewhat overweight, and we talked about his weight and he was working at it. But Gabe was one of my friends that I worried about the most. It’s just so heartbreaking.”
Gonzalez had been in touch with Arellano often in recent months as they waited for the high school football season to be allowed to start.
“He was a great coach, a great guy, a good people and players coach,” Gonzalez said of Arellano. “He had a good relationship with his players. He was a guy who was always laughing, but he held people accountable. He was a hard-working kind of guy, but really good with the players.”
Paramo was the one who told Gonzalez that he should hire Arellano as an assistant.
“When Marc moved on from coaching and I asked about coaches, he said this is the one guy (Arellano) that I truly recommend,” Gonzalez said. “It didn’t take me long to know why after getting to know him. He was a great addition and we’re going to miss him.”
A GoFund me account has been created to help Arellano’s family.
Arellano graduated from Schurr High and attended East Los Angeles College.
Paramo says Arellano liked to talk about picking off a pass former UCLA quarterback Cade McNown in a seven-on-seven game, which was sort of his claim to fame.
He also remembers the day he met Arellano when he joined Rosemead’s coaching staff in 2007. That season the Panthers went on play for a CIF-SS divisional title.
“He came to us excited as could be,” Paramo said. “He always had this huge smile and a gregarious personality. He always brought this positive energy, but if you pissed him off he was going to let you feel his wrath. He always had a great rapport with his athletes, and I can assure you he would have taken the shirt off his back for every single one of them. What he may have lacked in knowledge, he more than doubled in dedication and loyalty.”
Paramo said Arellano was there for him when his father passed away, and that he had a strong desire to get back into shape as his two kids played high school sports.
“He was super excited about his kids and the fact they were playing basketball,” Paramo said. “One is a sophomore and the other a junior at Montclair High School. He just bought his first home a few years back in Montclair and just put a pool in. He was super excited and proud. He was a devout Dodgers fan, Lakers fan, 49ers fan, and Bruins fan.
“I am going to miss him, I already do. He just had this ability to make you laugh. He was a support system for me and many others.”
Gonzalez and Paramo both repeated how important it is for everyone to stay vigilant with the health and safety precautions during the pandemic.
“I’ve always looked at it (COVID-19) with concern,” Gonzalez said. “I knew a couple guys early on that got it and passed away, so I always had a lot of concern with it. Right now we have a couple kids whose parents caught it. So all that matters to me is the health and safety of everyone’s families. That is the most important thing right now.”
Paramo admitted he hasn’t always been as cautious as he is now.
“With all the high tension, I do my best to stay in my lane,” Paramo said. “I feel we live in a time where nobody is tolerant of anybody. As I’ve gotten older, I went from being a hothead to being very understanding and tolerant. I’m not a scientist, not a doctor, and I’m one of the few to say I hated wearing masks in the beginning.
“But now, I follow all the rules. I wear a mask and wash my hands and do what they tell me, whether I like it or not. If someone in that field (doctors and scientists) that knows more than me and spent a lot of money on their education tells me what we should be doing, I’m going to do it.”
Stacey Williams Sr., 53
Died January 4, 2021.
Eastside High School, Gainesville, FL
Football Coach
Stacey J. Williams, AKA “Coach” & “Hog”, 53 of Gainesville, transitioned on January 4, 2021. Stacey is a 1986 graduate of Hawthorne High School and was employed at LifeSouth Community Blood Bank, Gainesville, FL. He took pride in mentoring and coaching local youths as a Football Coach for 25 years.
He leaves to cherish his memories, loving and dedicated wife, Latraile Williams, Gainesville, FL; children, Stacey J. Williams Jr., Shaun C. Williams, Desmond D. Williams, all of Gainesville, FL, Darius D. Akins Williams, Norcross, GA, Zayna J. Akins Williams, Archer, FL; grandchildren, Kaden , Stacey J. III, Siare and Sean Williams all of Gainesville; siblings, Elvis Williams (Velma), Larry B. Williams Sr (April), Tammy R. Williams, Myron Williams, William Reynolds (Yolanda), Delvin Williams; step sister, Sharon Purdy; Second Mom, Irish Ivey; God Mothers, Cheryl Williams & Aldonia Hawkins, all of Hawthorne; and other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Annie Gillins Williams & Leo Williams; a son, Keyon Williams; siblings, Leonard, Gail, and Reginald Williams.
Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Hawthorne Cemetery, Pastor Kinnzon Hutchinson is Officiating. Viewing on Friday at Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home 21400 SE Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday at the gravesite 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCING TO BE OBSERVED. The cortege will form 10:15 a.m. at PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF HAWTHORNE.
Ted Malek Jr., 74
Died January 3, 2021.
Industrial High School, Vanderbilt, TX
Softball Coach
Ted “Buddy” Malek, Jr. of Edna, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on September 4, 1946, to the late Theodore Henry Malek Sr. and Mary Joan Poessel. He grew up in Edna, Texas and graduated from Industrial High School.
Buddy began coaching at age 19, when he coached his brother’s high school baseball team in Vanderbilt. Fifty-five years later, he ended life coaching in Vanderbilt as an Industrial Cobra Varsity Football and Head Varsity Softball Coach. In addition, during his career, he was an athletic director for Corpus Christi Academy, a coach for Banquete ISD and Edna ISD, and he coached in many other arenas as well, including Banquete Little League and other sports programs. He also managed Country Center, Inc. for his family and owned Country Center BBQ and Catering. He was also a long-time School Board Member for Banquete ISD and was active in many organizations such as Lions Club, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services, and other community programs he was dedicated to.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach and friend. In the late 1960’s, Buddy attended a dance in Hillje, Texas. There he was struck by the lightning bolt of love, meeting Barbara Gail Wright. The two were married September 24, 1970, and lived their love for 28 years, raising their 3 children, Bowen, Jennifer and Tyson. Gail passed away in 1998. She was truly his first and last love~ he continued his devotion for his family and friends with her spirit by his side, never wavering in his love for all within his world. Buddy’s greatest joys came from his children and, ultimately, his four grandchildren. He was incredibly proud to be able to coach his granddaughter, Avereigh Gail, for the past three years, delighting in her talent and determination. Listening to his songbird granddaughter, Adysen, brought peace to his heart and a soft smile to his face. Watching young grandson Myles play Little League and flag football gave him excitement and hope for his grandson’s future in athletics. Grandson Clayton’s resolve and resolution to run his best race in cross country gave Buddy great pride, as much as watching Clayton succeed in the marching band and his academics.
Over his years, Buddy gained the moniker of “Coach” which stuck with him his entire life. Coach touched the lives of every person he met. He was truly a man for all seasons, ready to cope with any contingency, showing grace at every turn. He was humble, his word was impeccable, his integrity unmatched. Coach found light in every person and helped them find it within themselves. Coach Malek will never leave the hearts of the fellow coaches, students, and athletes he mentored and motivated over the decades. He loved them and treated them all as family, forging lifelong relationships with them. Many of his former players credit him with their successes, not only in regard to sports, but their positive outcomes as they move through their life. He taught by example, asking only what he asked of himself. His core values of a strong Christian faith, respect of self and others, and motivation to try the thing most feared and succeed in that led countless numbers of people to gain lasting pride in themselves. Coach remained proud of each and every student and athlete he coached and mentored. He would glow with delight when hearing of the triumphs of his former students as well as his family and friends.
Buddy welcomed everyone to his home, people were drawn to his table, whether it be inside or outside, enjoying his food and company. Often the loudest laughter came from Buddy, as he was
his own greatest audience when telling a joke or story. He embodied qualities expressed by T.S. Elliot: “to do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing and to contemplate the beautiful thing~ that is enough for one man’s life.” Those distinctive traits and his love will be the guide for all of us touched by his magical spirit. We can be forever grateful to his family for sharing him with the world. All he impacted with his unconditional love, integrity, honesty, and kindness are better people for having been graced by being part of his world~ he made each of us feel separately special.
Sadness has overtaken Buddy’s family, friends, and all he gave his friendship, love, and care so freely to. It will slowly pass as we wish this dear man endless peace, love, and contentment. Be positive that he is either dancing with his Gail, most likely to a Neil Diamond song, or standing out on a sports field in Heaven, his booming voice calling out so we can eventually find our way to him. Deep peace to Coach, Dad, Paw~ he is a true hero and his selfless compassion will be everyone’s guide: just keep your hearts and minds open, he will find each of us.
Coach is survived by his daughter, Jennifer L. Stephenson-Smiga (husband Joe) of Inez, Texas and sons, Bowen J. Malek (wife MeLynn) of Edna, Texas and Tyson S. Malek of Houston; sister Tessie (husband Larry) Waltman of Canton, Mississippi and brother Michael (wife Billie Sue) Malek of Edna, Texas; his granddaughters, Avereigh Gail Stephenson and Adysen Malek; his grandsons, Myles Malek and Clayton Stephenson; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; his wife Barbara Gail Wright Malek; and his son-in-law Troy Allen Stephenson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am with a rosary to be recited at 10:30 am, and a funeral mass to follow, all in the Holy Family Catholic Church in Victoria. Burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am, at the Memorial Park in Robstown, Texas, where he will be laid to rest with his beloved soul mate.
Pallbearers are Sonny Strelec, Josh Lovelady, Craig Nairn, Rob Elkins, Kensey Allen, Jon Malek, James Dixon, Blake Rogers, Jeff Hellums, and Ed Sralla.
Honorary Pallbearers are Coach’s Pinto Bean Coffee Crew, the many coaches who coached alongside him over the years, and the countless students and athletes he coached, taught, and mentored over his lifetime.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ted “Buddy” Malek Memorial Scholarship Fund at the First State Bank in Ganado, PO Box 254, Ganado, Texas 77962.
Tom Laythe, 65
Died January 1, 2021.
Bella Vista High School, Fair Oaks, CA
Substitute, Cross Country and Track Coach
Students and staff at Bella Vista High are mourning the loss of coach Tom Laythe.
The San Juan Unified School District says Laythe passed away on New Year’s Day from coronavirus complications.
Laythe coached both cross country and track. He was also a substitute teacher. The district says his last interaction with the students was in late November.
Fellow coach Harold Kuphaldt worked with Laythe for the last eight years. He said Laythe had a huge impact on the lives of students inside and outside of the classroom.
“Tom was loved by everyone that ever spent more than a few minutes with him. He was extremely well read and could find common ground with anyone in order to carry on an intelligent conversation. He loved to laugh and make others laugh,” Kupghaldt said in a statement. “He was deeply committed to seeing kids grow physically, mentally and emotionally. I can’t express to you deeply enough how much I will miss him and I know that everyone involved in the Bella Vista HS track and Cross country community feel the same way!”
In an announcement to student-athletes, Bella Vista principal Darrin Kitchen said Coach Laythe was a “wonderful man with a kind spirit.”
“I know that he was more than just a coach to you, but also a friend. Coach Laythe had such a positive impact on the lives of many BV student-athletes throughout the years that is difficult to quantify. He was well-liked and well-respected by his peers, the BV staff, and the many student-athletes he worked with in his career,” Principal Kitchen said in a statement.
According to his coaching biography, Laythe also coached at St. Francis and El Camino High School.
Counseling services are available for Bella Vista students.
Derrick Johnson, 43
Died January 10, 2021.
Huffman High School, Birmingham, AL
Special Education, Wrestling Coach
A Birmingham City Schools coach who also taught special education died just days after his 43rd birthday. Derrick Johnson’s family told WBRC he passed away after being hospitalized with COVID-19 for a little more than two weeks.
Johnson, affectionately known as “Behr,” was unforgettable and those who knew and loved him were devastated by the untimely loss.
“We are hurting right now. We really, really are,” said Huffman High School Principal John C. Lyons.
An educator, athlete and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Johnson was simply one of those people who everyone liked. He dedicated his life to teaching children with special needs, serving 18 years with Birmingham City Schools.
Johnson began his career as a paraprofessional and coach in 2002 at his alma mater, Woodlawn High School. He was one of the youngest of the bunch of experienced educators at Woodlawn and in them, he found friends and mentors.
“I was assistant principal at the time over at Woodlawn. He told me he wanted to be an educator. More than anything that’s what he wanted to do,” Lyons recalled.
Principal Lyons now leads Huffman High School, where Johnson coached football, wrestling and taught his final classes.
Lyons said he wanted to start Birmingham City School’s only wrestling team and Behr was the coach.
On Christmas Eve 2020, he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and later hospitalized. Lyons recalled the last conversation he had with Johnson just before he was taken to ICU. The pair found laughter in the darkest moment.
“I spoke to him on December 31. I said, ‘Stop playing around with this thing and let them do what they need to do so you can get back to work!’” Lyons joked. “I said, ‘We’ve got to move your classroom. Come on!’ He just laughed and said, ‘You have moved me all over the school.’”
Johnson died a little over a week later on January 10, 2021. Lyons vowed to continue Behr’s legacy.
“He was always happy, always laughing, always jovial. I’m proud to have been his supervisor and his friend,” said Lyons.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association released a statement calling Johnson an “icon” and offered condolences to family and friends.
Birmingham City School’s offered counseling to staff. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time.
David Feldman, 65
Died January 14, 2021.
Marian High School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Athletic Director
David Anthony Feldman, age 65 died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak Michigan following a long valiant battle against COVID-19.
David was born May 13, 1955, in Detroit Michigan the son of the late Davey Feldman and the late Rosemary “Patty” (nee: Armaly) Feldman. David was raised on the Northwest side of Detroit where he attended St. Gerard Catholic grade school and later graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School. While in high school he was a standout athlete, matriculating onto Notre Dame University where he was a member of the basketball team, and later graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree.
David cherished his Catholic education and continued his learning attending the University of Detroit where he achieved his teaching certification. Following his education, David owned and operated a convenience and party store near the Pontiac Silverdome and later became the partner of the Boat Works Restaurant and Bar in St. Clair Shores for over 10 years.
David eventually retired from the restaurant business and returned to his love of sports and mentoring youths. He taught and coached at St. Alphonsus in Dearborn, and later at St. Agatha in Redford where he coached and became the Athletic Director, then onto St. Clement in Center Line, and currently serving as the Athletic Director for Marian Catholic High School since 2004.
David was cherished, revered, and beloved by all the student-athletes he came to mentor over his many years. He was a guy who could never say “no” to helping a kid when it involved sports or giving a young coach an opportunity to enhance their professional coaching career. His love for his wife and family extended to others he considered his second family along with his devotion to sports exuding from every conversation David had with others. David held many accolades over the years including being a member to the Catholic League Hall of Fame and his many other memberships in Michigan high school sports. However mentoring youths was his proudest achievement… David’s catchphrase to the kids and others was always, “Be Awesome”.
Whenever David had time for himself it usually involved attending his own children’s sporting events with his wife or bowling and golfing. He couldn’t have been more proud of his kid’s achievements and how they have matured into fine young adults. David left us far too soon, but his legacy will live on forever, remember “Be Awesome”.
David was the beloved husband of Jackie (nee: Wouters) Feldman and was the cherished father of Davis Feldman, Nathan Feldman, and Jacqui Rose Feldman. He is further survived by his brother Neal (Tricia) Feldman and was the son-in-law of Bernie (Carole) Wouters and Jackie Stieber. David was the brother-in-law to Kim (Jim) Broski, Bernie (Lisa) Wouters, and Brian (Chris) Wouters. He is also survived by many loving family members, friends, and the entire Marian and Brother Rice Catholic community.
David will lie in state Tuesday, January 19th, 10 am, at St. Mary Our Lady Queen of Families St. Clement Campus in Center Line, Michigan, until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 am. Celebrating the Funeral Liturgy will be Reverend Fr. Ron Victor.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, if you are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, a livestream of the service can be found on the Catholic High School League website.
Earl Graham, 72
Died January 8, 2021.
Apopka High School, Apopka, FL
Basketball Coach
For nearly 50 years Earl Graham was a youth basketball coach. It wasn’t the wins and losses he cared about most, it was his players.
“Making an impact on a young man’s life,” Graham’s son, JayRaj said. “It was just something that just meant a lot to him.”
In December, the man who loved to coach caught the coronavirus.
The virus didn’t just sideline his basketball season at Apopka High, but according to his family, it ultimately took his life.
“It hurt,” JayRaj said. “Especially with everything going on, you don’t want to think that maybe we could have done things differently or done something about this earlier, and we wouldn’t be at this point.”
Not only did the man with a smile from ear to ear help boys on the court, he helped everyday citizens off the court while working for the Orlando Fire Department for more than 25 years.
“See him coming down the pole, putting his stuff on, and getting on that truck and leaving that was pretty exciting,” Graham’s other son Roderick said with a smile. “But you knew that was something good if they were leaving also.”
A grandfather, a father, a fire fighter, a coach, a regular. No one in Earl’s life was a stranger.
“He never met a stranger in his life,” JayRaj said. “We would be at the grocery store sometimes, and he will wait in line and he will look behind him and just start talking to the person.”
Before Earl caught the coronavirus while he was doing what he loved: coaching basketball as an assistant coach at Apopka High. His schedule is stuck to the fridge to this day, with his handwriting on the schedule showing he went out a winner.
Earl Graham over the years coached hundreds of kids who went off to play college basketball, but he did coach a pair with ties to the NBA. Vince Carter, and Austin Rivers.
Earl Graham was 72 years old.
Tim Lester, 52
Died January 12, 2021.
Fellowship Christian School, Roswell, GA
Football Coach
News:
Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from Covid-19. He was 52.
The City of Milton, Georgia, announced Lester’s death and said he passed away on Tuesday.
Lester played eight NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1992-94), Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-98) and Dallas Cowboys (1999).
“I have known Tim for many years and always thought the world of him,” Milton mayor Joe Lockwood said on the city’s Facebook page. “He was sincere and passionate about helping people and making the world a better place, including here in Milton.”
Lester gained notoriety in his NFL career as the ‘Bus Driver’, when he blocked for Steelers star Jerome Bettis, who was nicknamed ‘The Bus’. Bettis had a career-best rushing-yardage output of 1,665 yards in 1997 while following Lester’s blocks.
A blocking back, Lester also rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns and caught 47 passes for 331 yards in 93 games (53 starts).
Born in Miami, Lester was a star running back in college at Eastern Kentucky from 1988-91 and he still ranks sixth in school history with 3,640 rushing yards. He was inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.
Lester was a 10th-round pick (255th overall) by the Rams in the 1992 NFL draft.
Lester spent his final pro season blocking for NFL all-time rushing leader Emmitt Smith.
Smith said on Twitter: “It’s a sad day to hear of Tim Lester’s passing… My thoughts go out to his family, Steelers Nation and his teammates that he so steadily blocked and protected. RIP to “The Bus Driver”
After his NFL career ended, Lester settled in Milton, located about 30 miles north of Atlanta. He founded a youth football program and coached high school football and was heavily involved in the community.
“Lester founded a non-profit organization called the Pigskin Academy to mentor, tutor, train and prepare at-risk athletes for success in all walks of life,” Lockwood said.
“He went into the ministry. He worked to feed those in need for Thanksgiving. He helped brighten Christmas for over 5,000 children living in public housing through the ‘Toys for Tots’ program. Closer to home, Tim was a dedicated family man to his children and wife Natalie. In other words, he made a difference.”
David Lee Carey, 69
Died January 18, 2021.
Mary Persons High School, Forsyth, GA
Social Studies, Basketball, Football, and Track Coach
David Lee Carey, 69, known to most as Coach Carey, passed away January 18, 2021. David was born February 2, 1951 in Wrightsville, GA to the late David Roy and Jessie Kate Carey. David graduated from Appling High School, earned a Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Education from Fort Valley State University and earned a Specialist Degree in Education from Nova Southeastern University. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and was a member of Covenant Life Cathedral Church.
David served as an educator for over 30 years. He taught in Bibb County Public Schools at Southeast High School and Southwest High School. For the last 25 years, he served as an educator and coach in Monroe County Schools at Mary Persons High School.
David is survived by his wife, Shirley Carey; children, Reggie Lamar, Dr. Chasha Colbert-Williams (Terrance), and Leander Carey; grandchildren, Jamir Corbitt and Catherine Williams; sisters, Doretha Colbert, Joann Carey, Julyn Barron, Janie Carey; brothers Lafayette Carey, James L. Carey, Felix Carey.
A graveside celebration of life will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Due to COVID-19, we are asking only family and close friends attend, wear a mask and respectfully distance.
Cherie Dandurand, 53
Died January 6, 2021.
Woodbury Central Middle School, Moville, IA
Social Studies, Volleyball Coach
The Woodbury Central School District is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher who died of COVID-19.
Now, family, friends and loved ones are honoring the 53-year-old educator, wife, mother and great friend, who inspired her students and her community.
Loving, caring, kind, and amazing.
These are just a few words many use to describe Cherie Dandurand.
“Loved working with kids, was able to reach out, especially struggling kids and get them more involved in school,” Superintendent Douglas Glackin said.
Dandurand taught social studies at Woodbury Central Middle School in Moville.
Superintendent Glackin witnessed her hard work ethic firsthand, as she was heavily involved in numerous committees.
“She was part of our safety committee. She was part of our leadership team. She was part of our character counts team. She was part of our school improvement team,” Glackin said.
But now, her classroom sits quiet and empty after COVID-19 claimed her life Wednesday, Jan. 6th.
It was news that devastated not only the small town of Moville, but her past and present students, too, as well as everyone else’s life she’s touched.
“There was just such a deep feeling of loss,” Glackin said.
Dandurand’s sister-in-law, Laura Dandurand, was very close to her over the years.
“She always cared about her kids and her job and I mean kids, not just her own two boys, Richard and Ed, but her students,” Laura Dandurand said.
And, as Dandurand’s family and loved ones continue to grieve, they are urging the community to take COVID-19 seriously.
“You don’t want to be that person that ends up being the one that gets hit really, really hard. Just wearing a mask and everyone wearing a mask and, greatly help with that,” Dan Dandurand said.
This would’ve been Dandurand’s 30th year at Woodbury Central.
She was also a volleyball coach and a mentor to her fellow colleagues.
Dandurand is survived by her husband and two sons.