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Chester Cholewinski Obituary

Chester Chet Cholewinski, 50
     BOWDOIN-- Chester Chet Cholewinski, 50, of Lewis Hill Road, died following a courageous battle against cancer Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 at his home with his wife and sons at his side.
     He was born in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 19, 1955, a son of Chester and Mary Lou Lewandowski Cholewinski. He attended Chicago schools and earned a bachelor's of science degree from Southern New Hampshire College.
     He married Nancy Thelen Oct. 19, 1982.
     Chet served 20 years in the U.S. Navy.
     He was most recently employed at Barber Food in Portland and also served on the Bowdoin Board of Selectmen.
     Chet was a Patriots fanatic and an avid hunter and carpenter. He was a patient and supportive father to his sons and had a special bond with each.
     His family will especially remember and admire the courage and resilience he showed throughout his illness. Until he could no longer physically manage, Chet worked diligently towards completing his home. Even fatigued from his treatments, he was always willing to lend a hand or offer loving advice.
     He is survived by his wife, Nancy; and three sons, Joseph, Nicholas, and Michael Cholewinski; a stepson, Nathan Wittmayer of California; his father Chester Cholewinski of Wisconsin; his mother, Mary Lou Cholewinski of Illinois; six sisters, Maria Kozial, Sandy Wawczak, Susan Weigert, Laura Cholewinski, Mary Colletti, and Sharon Driggers, all of Illinois; and a brother Thomas Cholewinski of Illinois.
     The family would like to thank Barber Food and Nappi Distributors for their support through Chet's illness. Special thanks are offered to Dave, Darrin, John, Braden, and Big Mikey.
     Friends and family are invited to visit the Cholewinski home, 34 Lewis Hill Road, Bowdoin beginning 12 noon Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 to celebrate Chet's Life.
     Arrangements are in the care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.
     In lieu of flowers, any help towards finishing Chet's final project, his home, would be deeply and forever appreciated.
     Chester Chet Cholewinski

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 23, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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George Watson

February 9, 2006

I knew Chet in the Navy. He was a good man. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Maria Kozial

January 29, 2006

Dear Nancy, Joe, Nick and Mike,

I am so at a loss for words. We are feeling the same pain. You are all in my prayers and so is Chessie.

God bless you and give you strength and courage to bear the unbearable.

Love, Maria

Ken Cholewinski

January 28, 2006

From Carol,(Mom)& Ken our hearts pour out to you. It's not easy to accept, but memories are forever.

Rosalie Johnson

January 27, 2006

My love will be with you always.

Grandma "Roses"

Sandra Paige

January 27, 2006

Dearest Nancy, Joseph, Nicholas and Michael,

Our heart goes out to all of you. Chet will always be a part of your lives and ours and his memory is forever woven into the tapestry of our family. We will always love him and treasure all the years we were blessed with his presence. We love you all and are with you in spirit.

God bless you always; take care of each other.

Your sister Sandy, Gia, Gabriella, Jacob, Matthew and Aryana

Suzanne Kitchen

January 23, 2006

Nancy, Michael, Joseph and Nicholas:

The spirit of Chet will live eternally in the hearts of those he touched. We send our condolences and prayers.

Suzanne, Dominica and Miyoshi

Sandy Wawczak

January 23, 2006

Nancy, Joe, Nick, & Mike,

Our family grieves with yours in the loss of your loving husband and father. We wish you blessings of uncounted memories - of those treasured moments with Chet that death can never take away. You will carry a part of him with you in your hearts forever, as will I.

With love and hugs,

Sandy, Skip, & Brian

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