Donald Raleigh Cady

Don Cady passed away peacefully at his home June 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Bremerton, Washington on October 12, 1938, the oldest son of Raleigh William Cady, Jr. and Florence Ellen Gibson Cady. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, Don retired as managing broker of Reid Real Estate in Belfair after 45 years. He enjoyed helping people find homes or acreage that fit their lifestyle in North Mason County.
Don was an avid outdoorsman and you could find him working on the family tree farm, gardening, drift fishing down many of the area’s rivers (the Humptulips and Wynoochee rivers were his favorites), hunting, shooting at the gun club, or flint knapping in his shop.
A resident of Belfair his entire life, he had a major impact on the community that he loved. Don was instrumental, along with others, in the creation of the Sand Hill ball fields and was extremely involved with many of the local community projects. He was a member of the Belfair Masonic Lodge, Bremerton Trap and Skeet Club, a life member of the NRA, and a past member of the Belfair Chamber of Commerce. He lived a full life and shared that love of life with family.
Don is survived by his wife of 57 years Paulette, son Curt, daughter and son-in-law Dawnette and Frank Fuller, granddaughter Gabby Fuller, brother Alan Cady as well as many extended family members and was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim Cady, and grandson Noah Fuller.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life, Sunday August 14, 2022 at The Hub in Belfair from 12:00 to 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to benefit the Bremerton Trap and Skeet Club, American Diabetes Association, or American Cancer Society in his honor.
The family would like to send thanks to the St. Michaels Cancer Center and the North Mason Fire Department.