Robert Louis Chaney
May 11, 1938 – February 7, 2023
Robert Louis Chaney of Dunkirk passed away February 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Robert, a life-long resident of Dunkirk, was born on May 11, 1938 to John Vinton and Hazel Marie (Phipps) Chaney. After graduating from Calvert High School in 1957, he served four years in the United States Air Force.
Robert married his high school sweetheart Florence Evelyn (Miller) Chaney in 1958. After serving in the U.S.A.F. Robert attended Nashville Auto Diesel College and then worked for Mack Trucks, the United Parcel Service and retired from the Government Printing Office. He was a charter member of the Optimist Club of Calvert and enjoyed many years of community service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James R. Chaney and Gilbert E. Chaney, and baby sister Brenda Chaney.
Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years and four children Connie D. Sebold (Michael), Cheryl D. Mansfield (Darryl), Cynthia D. Chaney (Don), and Robert L. Chaney, Jr. (Susan), five grandchildren Ashley Mansfield, Steven Mansfield (Nicole), Mason Chaney, Riley Chaney, and Nathan Chaney, as well as two stepgrandchildren Nick Newton and Nathan Newton.
Visitation
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
11:00 AM
All Saints Episcopal Church
100 Lower Marlboro Road
Sunderland, MD 20689
Contributions
All Saints Episcopal Church
100 Lower Marlboro Road
Sunderland, MD 20689
Optimist Club of Calvert Prince Frederick
PO Box 2422
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Condolences
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9 Feb 2023
2:47pm
Praying for you during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
City
Dunkirk
State
Maryland
9 Feb 2023
8:05pm
John and I are so sorry to hear this. Our condolences to the family. Always enjoyed the Optimist events , Bobby was always a joker and a Wonderful person. He loved working with the children, he will be missed greatly.
City
Bushnell
State
Florida
10 Feb 2023
11:03am
Our special thoughts and prayers are with the family. Robert was a special friend from our high school days and we will have many memories to share with others. Robert was a special guy to all. May your soul rest in our Savior’s arms.
Bootsy and Kitty Gott
City
PRINCE FREDERICK MD 20678
State
MD
11 Feb 2023
8:07pm
Uncle Bob will be missed! He was always enjoyable to be around and we admired him as a great family man. Rest well Uncle Bob!
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
13 Feb 2023
7:58pm
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sincerest condolences to the entire family.
City
Oak Island
State
North Carolina
14 Feb 2023
9:39am
We will miss you! You were a good friend and example of how GOOD people should live. Your legacy brought you pride and your love stood strong. Ms. Evelyn was there for you all the way. A good man and a good life.
Jack & Barbara
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
16 Feb 2023
12:47pm
My condolences on your loss.
City
Edgar Springs
State
Missouri
17 Feb 2023
5:16pm
Oir prayers to the family. I always enjoyed spending time with “Mr. Chaney”. We enjoyed duck and goose hunting and deer hunting in VA and WV. He was a good man and great to be around. He will be missed. Bob and Rose Lee
City
Port Republic
State
MD
1 Mar 2023
9:34pm
Cheryl and Family. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.
City
Cheltenham
State
MD
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Praying for you during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
John and I are so sorry to hear this. Our condolences to the family. Always enjoyed the Optimist events , Bobby was always a joker and a Wonderful person. He loved working with the children, he will be missed greatly.
Our special thoughts and prayers are with the family. Robert was a special friend from our high school days and we will have many memories to share with others. Robert was a special guy to all. May your soul rest in our Savior’s arms.
Bootsy and Kitty Gott
Uncle Bob will be missed! He was always enjoyable to be around and we admired him as a great family man. Rest well Uncle Bob!
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sincerest condolences to the entire family.
We will miss you! You were a good friend and example of how GOOD people should live. Your legacy brought you pride and your love stood strong. Ms. Evelyn was there for you all the way. A good man and a good life.
Jack & Barbara
My condolences on your loss.
Oir prayers to the family. I always enjoyed spending time with “Mr. Chaney”. We enjoyed duck and goose hunting and deer hunting in VA and WV. He was a good man and great to be around. He will be missed. Bob and Rose Lee
Cheryl and Family. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.