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Michelle Cheney Obituary

Michelle L. Cheney, 41, died unexpectedly April 21, 2014 at her home.

She was born in Rutland, Oct. 5, 1972, the daughter of Betty Peer.

Michelle attended Rutland area grammar schools and was a 1991 graduate of Rutland High School.

She was a member of the Rutland High School girls softball team.

Michelle was a painter for Ted Stryhas Construction and was owner and operator of M.C Painting Co.

She enjoyed playing softball in the Rutland Adult League, fishing and camping.

Surviving are her mother, Betty Cheney; her companion, Steven Cary Jr.; two sons, Justin and Joshua Stevens; a daughter, Kayla Lynn Stevens; and a brother, Charles A. Cheney, all of Rutland.

Services are pending, to be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Betty Cheney, 141 Granger St., Rutland, VT 05701.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rutland Herald from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2014.

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Jo-Ann Brothers

May 8, 2014

It's been years since we've seen each other "CB". It would have been great to get together a few weeks ago like we talked about! I'm sure we'll meet up again someday. My prayers go out to your family.

H. Mason.

May 6, 2014

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Charity Eastman

May 2, 2014

Steve and family - you are in our thoughts. Please let the family at N&B know how we can help.

-Charity & Dave Eastman

Margaret Robertson

May 1, 2014

R.I.P. Michelle.... Thoughts and prayers go out to her children and family.

Tim Rock

May 1, 2014

Our love and prayers are with you. May god bless you all. Thank you for the time we had playing softball. I will miss them.

APRIL THOMPSON

April 29, 2014

to the cheney family.
sorry for your loss .
r.i.p michelle you will be greatly missed

Dee

April 29, 2014

To the Cheney family, so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

Barbara (Cameron)Delant

April 29, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Heath Gero

April 28, 2014

I have known you for a long time, I remember when you and Charlie used to come over and Mother watched you and all the times we played together and had such good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.
Love Heath

Leatrice Pratt

April 28, 2014

With our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love from Leatrice Pratt and family.

Melynda & Rick

April 27, 2014

Prayers go out to your family. You were quite a woman and you left too soon

lisa senecal

April 27, 2014

words can not explain how i am feeling. we grew up together, laughing, crying and getting into a little trouble. I will miss our phone conversations, and will ur smile and laugh. U were not only my cousin, u were my sister. iknow u are a angel with beautiful wings. god bless u.

Andrea Galiano

April 27, 2014

Regrets and much love...

Sarah White

April 27, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for Michelle's family & friends. RIP Michelle

Amy Fitzgerald

April 27, 2014

Michelle you were such an amazing woman and will be deeply missed by all fly high beautiful angel

Katrina Aines

April 27, 2014

Rip michelle....you will be missed by many.....

Nicole Rasulo Trombley

April 27, 2014

May u dance with the angels now Michele! U will be missed by so many! God bless u

April 27, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers words cant express what you all are going through. God has a plan for Michelle and a plan for all of you. Keep faith in this time of need. Love you all. Danielle Nemeth

Darcie Allen

April 26, 2014

Not a minute goes by I don't miss you! Every time I think of camp or get together a I'm so sad because you won't be here. Every time I see your kids my heart breaks. It's not fair you left us so soon. I miss you so so much Graice. RIP my bestest cousin!! I love you so so much girl!! ??

Pam Dugan

April 26, 2014

Rest in peace my friend. Prayers going out to your loved ones.

Jim Ingalls

April 26, 2014

May you journey safely with the angels. It was a pleasure to know you.. God speed my friend.

valerie

April 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. RIP Michelle

Tammy Pratt

April 26, 2014

Michelle you were a wonderful friend to me in high school. I will never forget our softball season together. If it wasn't for you, I may never have stepped on a field. I am so happy to have had the chance to know you. I wish we had stayed in contact. Your going to be missed Michelle. Fly high with the Angels.

Chris Ghio

April 26, 2014

Such a great woman. I can't remember a time we did not speak and I was not laughing. rip friend. You will be missed.

karen scott

April 26, 2014

sending prayers to your family at this time and always xxoo

Tammy Inglee

April 26, 2014

Michelle I am so sorry that you are gone,you are going to be missed so much.We are going to miss playing ball with you and I am going to miss seeing and talking to you at Price chopper.R.I.P God Bless You your friend Tammy

Dawn Hardina

April 26, 2014

Michelle im gonna miss you. You were and awesome friend and an outstanding mother. Hopefully you are at peace and able to play softball and paint and have a great big party where you are now with all your friends and family. Until we meet again my friend.

Laurie

April 26, 2014

You will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt condolences to your family. RIP my friend! Gone to soon!

Jeanette Hoxie

April 26, 2014

I can't believe you're gone Michelle! Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.

Stephanie Sule

April 26, 2014

My deepest sympathies to Michelle's family.

Tonya Granger

April 26, 2014

Sending my thoughts to all of Michelle's family and friends. Rip Michelle - Doesn't seem fair....

Julie Ghio

April 26, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Cheney-Peer families! Michelle was a good friend and will be deeply missed! Sending thoughts and prayers to u all during this difficult time! God bless!!

Cathy

April 26, 2014

I cant believer you were taking from us so soon...you were a wonderful friend but now you will be playing baseball up above...Prayer and thought to your family. you will be miss by many....

Deb E

April 26, 2014

We all love and miss you so much. You were a great friend. It was too soon for you to go..

Love Deb Angel lea

Lisa Eastman

April 25, 2014

Michelle's family
I am saddened to hear of your loss, my heart breaks for all of you. Sending you positive thoughts and many prayers. The boys know me by Mrs. Eastman from RIS

Heather

April 25, 2014

Prayers and thought to the family..Michelle was a wonderful women and helped me during part of my journey im on in my life...my heart is broken..she was a great friend..she will be missed..

Michelle Parker

April 25, 2014

RIP Michelle, you will be missed.

jeremy chadburn

April 25, 2014

you were a good friend you will be missed dearly rip Michelle

Jeanette Travers

April 25, 2014

It Still Does Seem Real That You Are Gone! Will Always Remember All The Good Times We Had! R.I.P. Michelle! <3

Terry Greenwood

April 25, 2014

You left us far too soon & are missed so much already, loved by many. RIP Shelly. Send us signs ..... Love you cuz, ox

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