William Ernest “Bill” Chaney, Jr.
November 13, 1929 – September 17, 2021
William Ernest “Bill” Chaney, Jr., 91, of a lifelong resident of Dunkirk passed away September 17, 2021. He was born November 13, 1929 in Dunkirk to William Ernest and Ruth M. (Hauser) Chaney. Bill was raised in Dunkirk and joined the United States Air Force on July 9, 1951 and was honorably discharged on July 8, 1955. He married Susan Raino on June 19, 1974 and they made their home in Dunkirk. Bill worked as an electrician at Andrews Air Force Base for many years, retiring in 1988. Bill also worked part time at the Upper Marlboro A&P for 10 years. He loved judo and volunteered as a judo instructor with Calvert County Parks and Recreation, starting in the mid 1980’s. Bill also enjoyed slot machines, collecting stamps and coins, working in the yard, watching Westerns, and being with his dog Sassy.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Susan B. Chaney, children Elizabeth A. Antoniolli and husband Paul of Aquasco, Robert W. Chaney of West Virginia, Charles Michael Chaney of Oregon, Dawn D. Chaney of Mechanicsville, and Heather Chaney-Frye of Pooler, GA. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and sisters Jean Chaney Touchette of Burlington, NC, Patricia Chaney O’Brien of Dunkirk, and Sherry Marie Clark and husband Bill of Dunkirk. He was preceded in death by his son William E. Chaney III and a grandchild.
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18 Sep 2021
3:18pm
Dear Sue, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
City
Leonardtown
State
MD
18 Sep 2021
5:18pm
Sue. Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. Always remember the good times with Bill. Mac and Holly
City
Prince Frederick
State
United States - Maryland
18 Sep 2021
10:03pm
Oh, dear old friend, you welcomed me into your home for my very first child’s baby shower. You brought us treats too work. You were kind and you brought Sue so much joy and laughter. Sue, You know Glenn and I are lifting you up in prayer. Also the family. May the Lord of Comfort give you peace.
City
Lusby
State
MD
19 Sep 2021
3:53pm
Sue, so sorry for your loss! Wish I could be there for you during this most difficult time! Remember and cherish all the happy memories. Sincerely cousin Kathy & Jim
City
Torrington
State
CT
19 Sep 2021
7:24pm
Aunt Susie we love you so very much! Continued prayers during the days to come. Uncle Bill will surely be greatly missed.
City
Lexington
State
North Carolina
20 Sep 2021
6:57pm
From the staff of Dunkirk post office Mr Chaney (shorty) will definitely be missed. He never missed a day. Mr Chaney had such a warm quite spirit
City
Dunkirk
State
Md
23 Sep 2021
5:00pm
To the Chaney Family,
Mr. Chaney was always a sweetie! I remember him coming in every morning to get a stamp. When he didn’t come, we were always asking if anyone had seen him yet. He will be missed by many. Hugs to the family. Lisa Norwood/Retired Clerk at Dunkirk Post Office
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
26 Sep 2021
9:05am
Dear Sue and family,
Our prayers are wrapped around all of you as a hug. May the loving life you two shared be what fills your heart, and brings a smile to your face even in this sad time. Thinking of you always ..Barb and Bobby
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
26 Sep 2021
3:24pm
Aunt Sue, we love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you Uncle Bill.
City
Canon City
State
Colorado
28 Sep 2021
10:23pm
Our deepest sympathies, condolences and prayers to the family and friends. Bill was a very nice man who touched the lives of so many people. He volunteered his time at all of our judo events to help in any way he could. Bill was very giving of his time to help other people. We are all blessed for having him touch our lives. He will be missed. May he rest in eternal peace and happiness.
City
Woodbridge
State
VA
30 Sep 2021
11:12pm
Sue, Heather, and family,
Thank you for sharing Bill with the judo community. I have good memories of competing with Heather as kids. Judo always taught us to want to win but balanced by ‘mutual welfare and benefit.’ Bill was and will be always ‘Mr. Chaney’ to me, even as I passed 50 years old myself. He always had a smile and was always looking to help. Bill and my father, who passed many years ago, were united in the judo spirit. Bill will be greatly missed. My prayers and very best are with you, Diane Tamai Jackson
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
1 Oct 2021
3:11pm
He was a pleasure to be on the mat with. Sorry to see you go.
City
Richmond
State
Vermont
17 Oct 2021
3:25pm
Elizabeth and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. May time break your pain. Your dad was always the friendliest when ever I saw him out and about in Dunkirk.
Debbie (Mair) Sandlin
City
Owings
State
MD
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Dear Sue, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue. Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. Always remember the good times with Bill. Mac and Holly
Oh, dear old friend, you welcomed me into your home for my very first child’s baby shower. You brought us treats too work. You were kind and you brought Sue so much joy and laughter. Sue, You know Glenn and I are lifting you up in prayer. Also the family. May the Lord of Comfort give you peace.
Sue, so sorry for your loss! Wish I could be there for you during this most difficult time! Remember and cherish all the happy memories. Sincerely cousin Kathy & Jim
Aunt Susie we love you so very much! Continued prayers during the days to come. Uncle Bill will surely be greatly missed.
From the staff of Dunkirk post office Mr Chaney (shorty) will definitely be missed. He never missed a day. Mr Chaney had such a warm quite spirit
To the Chaney Family,
Mr. Chaney was always a sweetie! I remember him coming in every morning to get a stamp. When he didn’t come, we were always asking if anyone had seen him yet. He will be missed by many. Hugs to the family. Lisa Norwood/Retired Clerk at Dunkirk Post Office
Dear Sue and family,
Our prayers are wrapped around all of you as a hug. May the loving life you two shared be what fills your heart, and brings a smile to your face even in this sad time. Thinking of you always ..Barb and Bobby
Aunt Sue, we love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you Uncle Bill.
Our deepest sympathies, condolences and prayers to the family and friends. Bill was a very nice man who touched the lives of so many people. He volunteered his time at all of our judo events to help in any way he could. Bill was very giving of his time to help other people. We are all blessed for having him touch our lives. He will be missed. May he rest in eternal peace and happiness.
Sue, Heather, and family,
Thank you for sharing Bill with the judo community. I have good memories of competing with Heather as kids. Judo always taught us to want to win but balanced by ‘mutual welfare and benefit.’ Bill was and will be always ‘Mr. Chaney’ to me, even as I passed 50 years old myself. He always had a smile and was always looking to help. Bill and my father, who passed many years ago, were united in the judo spirit. Bill will be greatly missed. My prayers and very best are with you, Diane Tamai Jackson
He was a pleasure to be on the mat with. Sorry to see you go.
Elizabeth and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. May time break your pain. Your dad was always the friendliest when ever I saw him out and about in Dunkirk.
Debbie (Mair) Sandlin