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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

James “Jim” Eldridge Chaney, Jr.

November 26, 1938- March 9, 2021

James “Jim” Eldridge Chaney, Jr., 82, of Bridgeville, DE, formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on March 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Marie” Chaney and a daughter, Dawn Marie Fletcher and son-in-law, Kevin Fletcher and his three grandchildren, Thomas, Casey, and Sara Fletcher. He is also survived by a sister, Eleanor Souther as well as several brothers and sisters -in-laws and many nieces and nephews.

Jim served in the Army National Guard as a Military Policeman with honors as a “Soldier and NCO of the Year”. He served as a PTA President at Mattaponi and Marlton Elementary Schools and went on to direct a Junior Achievement High School Program in Upper Marlboro for several years. He retired from AT&T as a Marketing Manager. After his retirement, he joined the American Legion Post #206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD and served as a Finance Officer as well as Commander.

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Visitation

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Funeral Service

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
12:30 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

  • Burial

Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery

14120 Rectory Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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Contributions

American Cancer Society

405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220

800-227-2345

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Link:
https://www.cancer.org/

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    Dolores and Johnny Drake, Sr.
    11 Mar 2021
    2:44pm

    Jim: We love you and you will be missed so much. But you are at peace now and knowing that will help to mend our broken hearts. Rest in peace . Yours forever sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dolores and Johnny Drake and Family

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    MaryAnn Cranford
    15 Mar 2021
    7:29pm

    My heart warming prayers go. out to you and your family. After long suffering you are now at peace. You will be missed by many. Lovingly, your sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cranford and family.

    Sending heartwarming prayers to you and your family. After much suffering you are now at peace.
    You will be missed by many. Your sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cranford & family
    Many heart warming prayers are being sent your way. After much long suffering, you are now at peace.
    You will be missed by many. Mary Ann Cranford (your sister-in-law & family)

    Many heart warming prayers are being sent your way. You are now at peace after much suffering and will be missed
    by many. Mary Ann Cranford (your sister-in-law & family)

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    Diana Diana
    16 Mar 2021
    11:39am

    To my sweet and kind brother in law Jimmy
    We all hated to see you go Home with God but it was even harder to watch you suffer. You are at Peace now. We all Love You and will Miss You! Until we all Meet Again!!!
    Love You
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    Linda Liberatore
    3 Apr 2021
    4:05pm

    My deepest condolences to Marie and Dawn, as well as other family and friends of Jim. I didn’t know him well, but I worked with Marie. He always seemed like a nice person. I’m sure he will be missed by many.

    Linda Liberatore

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    June and Ron Donley
    3 Apr 2021
    8:19pm

    Our sympathy is extended to Marie and Jim’s entire family. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Dolores and Johnny Drake, Sr.
    11 Mar 2021
    2:44pm

    Jim: We love you and you will be missed so much. But you are at peace now and knowing that will help to mend our broken hearts. Rest in peace . Yours forever sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dolores and Johnny Drake and Family

    save
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    SAINT LEONARD
    State
    maryland
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    MaryAnn Cranford
    15 Mar 2021
    7:29pm

    My heart warming prayers go. out to you and your family. After long suffering you are now at peace. You will be missed by many. Lovingly, your sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cranford and family.

    Sending heartwarming prayers to you and your family. After much suffering you are now at peace.
    You will be missed by many. Your sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cranford & family
    Many heart warming prayers are being sent your way. After much long suffering, you are now at peace.
    You will be missed by many. Mary Ann Cranford (your sister-in-law & family)

    Many heart warming prayers are being sent your way. You are now at peace after much suffering and will be missed
    by many. Mary Ann Cranford (your sister-in-law & family)

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    Lake Suzy,
    State
    Florida
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    Diana Diana
    16 Mar 2021
    11:39am

    To my sweet and kind brother in law Jimmy
    We all hated to see you go Home with God but it was even harder to watch you suffer. You are at Peace now. We all Love You and will Miss You! Until we all Meet Again!!!
    Love You
    Diana M Diana

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    Newburg
    State
    Maryland
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    Linda Liberatore
    3 Apr 2021
    4:05pm

    My deepest condolences to Marie and Dawn, as well as other family and friends of Jim. I didn’t know him well, but I worked with Marie. He always seemed like a nice person. I’m sure he will be missed by many.

    Linda Liberatore

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    Annapolis
    State
    Md
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    June and Ron Donley
    3 Apr 2021
    8:19pm

    Our sympathy is extended to Marie and Jim’s entire family. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Sunset Beach
    State
    NC
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