Sebastian, Florida: Madalyn M. Cutright, 98, affectionately known as "Tootsie" to family and loved ones, passed away peacefully at Sebastian River Medical Center on January 14, 2016 after a short illness.
Madalyn was born in Dogway, West Virginia on November 9, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Velma (Mullins) Chaffin. She was married to Darrell N. Cutright and with their one son, Francis "Bud" Cutright moved to Akron, Ohio in 1953.
Determined to be either a nurse or a schoolteacher, she earned her high school diploma from Akron North High School. By then she had passed the age limit to enter nursing so she attended Akron University and earned a degree in education five years later. After one year of substituting in the Stow School System, she became a rookie kindergarten teacher at the age of 54 at Chapel Hill Christian Grade School in Akron, Ohio, where she taught kindergarten for 16 years before retiring in 1987 at age 70.
Madalyn was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell; one grandson, Steve Cutright; and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, "Bud"; grandson, William J. Cutright; great-grandson, Genesis N. Cutright; and great-great-granddaughter, Arionna B. Cutright; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
There will be a Memorial Life Celebration at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Dress is casual. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of VNS, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. Madalyn will be laid to rest beside her husband, Darrell at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio at a later date.