Deborah Ann Cadman, born on December 21, 1954, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. A brilliant mind, a beautiful heart and a beautiful soul, Deb Cadman's presence will live on in the lives of her family, her friends, and the thousands of students who were fortunate to benefit from her commitment to her passion for learning and her dedication to her chosen profession as an educator. Deb lifted up the lives of those she touched, making everyone feel better, valued. Taking care of others first. Showing compassion for those less fortunate. Listening intently, all voices heard. Not judging. Unselfish, asking for nothing for herself. Now, upon her passing, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, she's experiencing the joy of eternal life. Mourning her passing, while celebrating her life, are her husband and best friend of 47 years, Bruce Cadman; and her daughter, Hanna Cadman, whose presence in her life filled her with joy. Deb's son, Aaron, whose journey on Earth ended in 2016, is waiting to embrace his Mom. Her brother, TJ Michon and his wife, Mary Sue mourn deeply too. Her life, centered on family and friends and her career, included a passion for the arts (concerts, movies, theater, museums and dance).  Deb earned a degree in English and education from Syracuse University, a master's degree from the College of St. Rose, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Too, she attended the University of Rochester, Duke University, and the Bread Loaf School of English in Middlebury, Vt. Her professional resume included being a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, at the College of St. Rose, at Skidmore College, and at Scotia Glenville High School, where she developed a Peer Tutoring program, encouraged writing across the curriculum, and enjoyed daily collaboration with colleagues in other departments. While living with Alzheimer's Deb never asked "why me?" "Let's move on and enjoy each day," she remarked.