- Date Of Birth: May 27, 1925
- Date Of Death: February 3, 2019
- State: New York
Born in Amesbury, MA on May 27, 1925 Departed on February 3, 2019 and resided in Elmsford, NY.
Armand A. D’Amour, age 93, died peacefully on February 3, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts on May 27, 1925 to Charles and Malvina (nee Leger) D’Amour. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Carol (nee Metzler). Loving father of the late Bruce (Judy), Kathryn (Michael) Shea, and Marylee. Dear brother of Raymond, Robert and the late Richard. Proud grandfather of Mandy (Kevin) Gillian, David (Vanessa), Courtney (Matthew) Winters, James Shea and Jessica (Mina) Rezk and adoring great-grandfather of Declan, Charles, Nora and Charlotte.
In 1936, Mr. D’Amour moved to Elmsford, New York and attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and Alexander Hamilton High School. From 1942 to 1946, he served our Country proudly and honorably attaining the Rank of Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. In 1948, he opened his own business, A & C Auto Body, Inc. in White Plains, New York, which he operated until his retirement in 1991 and was a charter member of the Westchester, Putnam, Rockland Auto Body Association, serving on the Board of Directors from 1958 to 1991. Mr. D’Amour made a lifelong commitment to community service.
He was devoted to advocating for the developmentally disabled and those with special needs for the past 50 years. His service included work with the Westchester School for Special Children, Westchester Institute for Human Development and Young Adult Institute. Special thanks is extended to the staff of YAI Tarrytown and Falmouth House for the excellent care provided to his daughter, Marylee and their support of the entire family. Within the Elmsford Community, Mr. D’Amour was a 60 year active member of the Elmsford Fire Department where he was a firefighter and EMT.
He served as Chief of the Department and President of the Fireman’s Benevolent Association. From 1961 to 1967, he was a member of the Elmsford School Board and was Board President and Building Chairman. He served on the Village of Elmsford Planning Board from 1950 until 1972 and as a Village Trustee from 1981 to 1999. Mr. D’Amour was also an avid golfer and a member of Knollwood Country Club for over 60 years. In recent years he was also an active member of Innisfail Golf Club. As a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, he assisted his faith community serving as Trustee, Parish Council Member, Usher and member of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society.
