Michael E. Cheslock Jr.

Michael E. Cheslock Jr. ROCKINGHAM, Vt. — Michael Edward Cheslock Jr., 83, of Rockingham, Vermont, passed away at home Jan. 30, 2022. Michael was born on May 3, 1938, son of Michael E. Cheslock Sr. and Eva (Zuikas) Cheslock, in New Haven, Connecticut. Mike (“Ches”) enjoyed a 22-year career at Green Mountain Power and was an avid member within the community. Mike enjoyed spending time at the BPOE 1619 Elks in Bellows Falls, he was a past district deputy for the Southern Vermont Elks Clubs, past state ritual chairman, Vermont ritual judge, and past exalted ruler of the Bellows Falls club. He was a member of the Bellows Falls Moose Club and the Polish American Club in Bellows Falls. He married his wife, Frances Crann, on July 23, 1971. His father instilled in him a love of the outdoors making him an avid sportsman in the fishing and hunting sports his entire life. He was a member of the Abenaqui Rod & Gun Club, and a past president. He very much enjoyed teaching hunter safety through the Abenaqui Club for many years. Mike was most grateful for his fishing trips to Costa Rica with his brother, Chuck. He also enjoyed many trips to the Salmon River with his buddy, John T. Stoodley, who has been a caring and constant support since Mike’s disabling stroke 12 years ago. He lived by the sports seasons. The annual deer hunting trip to Maine with his wife, his son, Michael, and friends, Kevin and Pat, was a favorite tradition. He was never one to wear his heart on his sleeve, but he loved his family dearly and although separated by many miles, he worried and cared for them always. Mike is survived by his wife, Fran; son, Michael Cheslock III and wife Debi, of Elkton, Maryland; three daughters, Theresa Cheslock, of Amherst, New Hampshire, Dawn Ladd, of Florida, Julia Krulee and husband David, of Bloomfield, Connecticut; brother, Charles “Chuck” Cheslock, of New Haven, Connecticut; and three sisters, Evelyne Cheslock, of St. Petersburg, Florida, Cynthia Caliendo, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Eileen Heinig and husband Walter, of Ormond Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Donations in Mike’s memory can be made to Kurn Hattin Homes, P.O. Box 127, Westminster, VT 05158, where he delighted in posing as the Grinch for many years through the Chester Rotary Club Christmas project at the Homes. Calling hours will be held at the Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home on Monday, Feb. 7, 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer by Fr. Agnel Sami at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. in the Rockingham Meeting House Cemetery. Arrangements are being made at Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, Vermont.