Stephen A. Slaney Obituary (1951 - 2015)

Stephen A. Slaney, 64, a longtime resident of Dracut passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Lowell General Hospital following a battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Joan M. (Manchester) Slaney with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. He was born in Lowell and was a son of the late Harold L. and Ethel L. (Black) Slaney. Stephen was a 1969 graduate of Chelmsford High School. In 1971, Stephen enlisted in the United States Airforce until his honorable discharge in 1975. Stephen was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and cherished countless hours at his grandchildrens sporting events. He was one of their biggest fans. Stephen loved swimming and spending time in the mountains. He was a communicant of the First Congregational Church of Billerica. In addition to his wife, Joan, survivors include two step children, Kimberly Nadeau of Leominster and Charles Chuck Nadeau of Dracut; six grandchildren, Tyler, Meghan, Brendon, Michael and Alex Jewell and Chloe Nadeau. He was the brother of the late Andrew, David, and Norman Slaney. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday October 9, 2015 from 4 until 8PM in the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Saturday October 10, 2015 at 11 AM in the First Congregational Church of Billerica, 18 Andover Road, Billerica, MA 01821. PLEASE MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH. Interment to take place at a later date in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, MA. Visitation October 9, 2015 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information October 10, 2015, First Congregational Church Billerica 18 Andover Road Billerica, MA 01821 A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday October 9, 2015 from 4 until 8PM in the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Saturday October 10, 2015 at 11 AM in the First Congregational Church of Billerica, 18 Andover Road, Billerica, MA 01821. PLEASE MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH. Interment to take place at a later date in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, MA.