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Malcolm Chaney Obituary
AGE: 88 • Seaside Heights
Ray was born April 27, 1922 in Floyd, TX to parents, George Marian Chaney and Celestial "Lestie" Ann Pittman Chaney. One of six children, he grew up during the depression. He graduated in 1939 from Celeste High School, Celeste, TX, with a major in Agriculture. He joined the U.S. Navy in July 1942 and was an Aviation Radioman Third Class during World War II. He was stationed at Lakehurst Naval Air Station (NAS) and assigned to Blimp Squadron 12, whose mission was to patrol the Atlantic off the coast of NJ in search of German U Boats. It was during this time he met his future wife, Margaret "Peggy" Polhemus, a nurse from Seaside Heights. They married July 27, 1945. After briefly farming in Texas, they settled in Seaside Heights, where he learned the building trade from father-in-law, Oliver R. Polhemus. Ray worked his entire career as a builder before retiring in 1984. Ray was an avid surf fisherman, Scoutmaster of Troop 19 Boy Scouts in Seaside Park, volunteer fireman with the Seaside Heights Fire Department, and a member of Ocean County Baptist Church, Toms River.
He is predeceased by his wife, Margaret "Peg" Chaney; and son, James Ray Chaney. He is survived by his sister, Billie Jean Waddle of Lone Oak, TX; a daughter, Carol A Erickson of Forked River; and two sons, William L. Chaney of Cordova, TN, and Kenneth D. Chaney of Bel Air, MD. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Doug Chaney, Deborah Chaney, Sarah Chaney, Matthew Chaney, Billy Chaney, Becky Chaney; and one great-grandchild, Jackson James Chaney.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16 until the 11 a.m. religious service at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 809 Central Ave., Seaside Park. Burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Ray's memory to the American Cancer Society, Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation and/or the Ocean County Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
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Pete Callahan
April 16, 2011
You all have my deepest felt sympathies. Your Dad and Mom have always been close to my heart, even after all these years. The times I shared with your family meant more to me than anyone could ever know. Your Dad and Mom gave me a happy and warm place to be when I needed it most. The goodness in your Dad's heart was his special gift to us all, and I am a better person from having received it. Love to you all, Pete Callahan.
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Roberta Andrade
April 15, 2011
I am so sorry for you loss. I have very fond memories of Mr. Chaney. He was a dear friend to my parents, Robert (Bob) and Lucille Rietheimer.
Mr. Chaney now rest with the LORD and I pray that it gives you comfort and peace.
Again, my deepest sympathy.
Larry Chaney
April 15, 2011
I am sorry we can't be there with all of you during this time. We send our love to all of you. We will certainly miss Uncle Bud but we know that He, Daddy, Nan, Aunt Peg, Nan, Jaime and the rest of our love ones are having a great reunion.
Larry, Sherry and Hannah Chaney
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