Truman Cavanaugh formerly of Poultney passed away on May 12, 2015 in Port Orchard, WA. He was born in Clarendon Springs, VT, on Aug. 26, 1922 to Ruth (Rayhue) and Samuel Griswold Cavanaugh. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1945. He was a bombardier and tail gunner in the European Theater during World War II. He returned home to Vermont and married his grade school sweetheart Jean Phillips on Dec. 29th 1945. He attended the Vermont State School of Agriculture, University of Vermont, University of Bridgeport, and University of Connecticut. They lived in Lyndonville, VT, until 1954, when he accepted a teaching position in Connecticut and the family moved to Norwalk. The couple had two sons, and opened two childrens clothing stores which were run by his wife Jean. The couple spent summers at their cabin at Coles Pond, VT. In 1960, he moved the family to Stratford, CT. He taught Earth Science at Bassick High School, in Bridgeport, CT. In 1991 Truman and Jean moved to Boise, Idaho to be nearer to family. He had many golf buddies and sponsored a softball team. In 2014 he moved from Boise to Port Orchard, WA. He is survived by his son and daughter in-law, Dale & Debbie Cavanaugh; daughter in-law Marilyn Senecal Cavanaugh; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; sister Joy Barrows, a cousin Martyn Cavanaugh (wife Verna), and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his wife Jean, son Darrel, sisters Susan Blodgett and Caroline Walker. Funeral Services will be on May 20th 2015 at Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home, 266 Allen Ave. Poultney, VT. Viewing from 10 am until the time of the service at 11am, with the Rev. Richard Berube as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Raphael Cemetery. A reception to follow at St. Raphael's Catholic Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation or Alzheimers Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com .