1940 - 2023
US Air Force No Vistitation Date Scheduled
No Funeral Date Scheduled
Eugene Stuart Chaney of Geneseo, Illinois, age 83, passed away peacefully at High Pointe House in Haverhill on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia A. (Young) Chaney with whom he just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on August 30th.
Eugene was born in Lowell, MA, on June 1,1940, the son of the late Stuart and Ruth (Kennedy) Chaney.
He was raised in Dunstable and graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1958. He was a graduate of Lowell Tech with a BS in Chemistry and a MS from University of Southern California.
He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel Munitions Officer after 27 years with the US Air Force. He was stationed at numerous stateside and overseas bases. Eugene was a member of the USAF Association.
He was an avid automobile, motorcycle, and aircraft enthusiast. He enjoyed coin collecting and camping with the family wherever they were stationed. He also enjoyed gardening, especially his prize-winning gladiolas. Retirement years for Eugene and Sylvia were spent traveling to the east coast states to spend time with family and friends.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his son Eugene S. Chaney Jr., of Chicago, IL, and daughters, Karen and her husband Bruce Lampron of Columbia, MD, and Sheila and her husband Michael P. Zrimm Jr., of Woodbridge, VA; a brother, Alan Chaney of Dunstable; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Jessica, Virginia and Rebecca Lampron, Michael A. Zrimm and Rachael Barone and her husband Matthew; close cousins and several nieces.
FUNERAL NOTICE
No Funeral or Visitation. Military Honors will be at Central Cemetery next spring. Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or Dunstable Rural Land Trust C/O David Tully 1070 Main St. Dunstable, MA 01827. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041 guestbook at dolanfuneralhome.com
Vidya Craig
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A beautiful tribute to a wonderful life!
Veronica Price
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I am sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing the tribute! I will pray for comfort for you all!
Sheila
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Such a beautiful testimonial to a wonderful man’s life. I am blessed to have been able to know him. Peace and love to all of Eugene’s family.
LGH 1963 Classmates
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Dear Sylvia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending love and support,
LGH ’63
Pamela Rudolph Finnerty
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Sylvia dearest
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Jason and Marcy Dunkle
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Ours sincere condolences during this sad time for your family. Our prayers our with you and your family! Thank you for sharing that beautiful tribute.
Joe Rine
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LTC Chaney was my first Commander in 1979 when I came on active duty at the 380 MMS in Plattsburgh NY. I always remember him as a calm, caring leader. Treated all his troops fairly.
I retired in 2006, with 27 years of service.
God speed, Sir.
William Taylor
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Sylvia, my deepest condolences. He was a great man and a be missed by your family and all who knew him.
Jann Sherrill
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Eugene was a mentor and guide, as well as a super loyal friend. I will miss him so much. I made a red, white & blue flower arrangement for my church today in honor of Veterans Day and in Memory of Eugene, one of my favorite Veterans.
Jack Brammer
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Sheila and family of Eugene Chaney,
So sad to read your message. Having met your parents several times, was impressed by both and saw the love your father had for you. My sincerest sympathy and condolences for all. Prayers sent to help each day….
Jack