Gary Chatham, 66, of Conowingo, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 26, 2016. Born on March 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Jeanne (Hann) Chatham. Gary was a carpentry teacher for 32 years at the Cecil County School of Technology retiring in 2008. He wasContinue Reading
Gary Chatham, 66, of Conowingo, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 26, 2016. Born on March 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Jeanne (Hann) Chatham.
Gary was a carpentry teacher for 32 years at the Cecil County School of Technology retiring in 2008. He was also a private pilot and was a member of several flying clubs, in particular, Short Wing Piper Flying Club. Gary greatly enjoyed travelling, horseback riding, gardening, and woodworking. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Denise Chatham; daughter, Charlotte Grabowski and her partner, David Reaser; step-children: Ellwood Warren and Angela Hagerty and her husband, Thomas; grandchildren: Rebecca Grabowski, Sierra Chaney, Sofie Hagerty, Ethan Warren, Jesselyn Warren, Camrin Warren, and Emmy Warren; and sisters: Janet Matthews and Peggy Shockley and her husband, Edwin.
A service will be held in Gary’s honor at 7 PM on Friday, July 1, 2016 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911, where friends and family may visit beginning at 6 PM. Memorial contributions may be made payable to Seasons Hospice and sent care of the funeral home.
sierra chaney
left a message on October 30, 2020:
i miss you everyday pap.. i wish i could see you again. i will one day. i miss you so very much
John Graham
left a message on July 5, 2016:
Denise - So sorry to learn of Gary's passing. I have fond memories of our childhood when our families would get together in Salisbury and Ocean City. Gary was a man of great integrity and always a pleasure to be with. Although we lost touch as Cousins when my family moved to Atlanta, I always enjoyed getting life updates through Mary Ann ! My condolences to you and Charlotte and may God bless you and sustain you with great memories!
Donna Harman
left a message on July 1, 2016:
So sorry for your loss, Denise.. No words can make the hurt stop but take comfort in the love and memories you and Gary shared.
Charlotte Racine
left a message on July 1, 2016:
Denise and Charlotte & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Gary and I became good friends during our years working at CCST. I enjoyed talking with him about our horses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, God Bless you all.
Charlotte Racine and family, Lindsay, Erik & Hailey
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Gary and I became good friends during our years working at CCST. I enjoyed talking with him about our horses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, God Bless you all.
Charlotte Racine and family, Lindsay, Erik & Hailey
Don Nichols
left a message on July 1, 2016:
Denise, at times it seems that unhappy events overshadow the good. Remember the many excellent days that you and Gary shared together and you will be filled with only wonderful memories for the rest of time. I've known Gary since he became the carpentry instructor at CCST. We've attended many faculty meetings, served on numberous committees and spent many hours together waiting for buses. Bus duty is the time I really got to know him and learned a great deal from and about him . He was a very talented and complicated man. I have not seen Gary since my retirement, but always believed the world was a little better because Gary was part of us. Denise, be strong, as Gary would want, and continue to live while keeping the happy memories from your lives together in your memory.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Debra Bailey
left a message on June 30, 2016:
Dear Denise I am so sorry for your loss. From the first time I saw you together you both looked so HAPPY. He talked with Jim like a friend so I know he treated everyone that way. I have been thinking and praying since we spoke and pray for your strength to get thru this period of your life. Whatever you need please tell me cuz. love deb & jim
Ginger Kerchner
left a message on June 29, 2016:
Dear Denise, I am so very sorry for your loss. I so hope time will give you peace. There are not words that will give you solace at this time but know that there are those of us that are praying for your heart to find comfort again.
Mary Ann Cobb
left a message on June 29, 2016:
It is indeed a great loss to our family. Gary was a cousin and also like a brother to me. I have many fond memories of him growing up at our Grandparents home in Salisbury and through out is life. Denise, you have been a rock to him, as well as a wife. We are so grateful to you for loving him and taking care of him. Denise and Charlotte, I will be keeping you in my prayers. Love,Mary Ann
Angie Teoli
left a message on June 29, 2016:
Denise, I am so sorry for your loss of not only your husband Gary but your friend. I will always remember Gary's kindness and friendship especially when I would see him in the halls of CCST. He always said hello and made sure everyone at CCST was having a great day. I still miss you both at the School of Technology. Love Angie Teoli
Kim Nixon-Cole
left a message on June 28, 2016:
I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Keeping you in prayers
Dale Kerns
left a message on June 28, 2016:
My deepest sympathies to Gary's wife and family. Gary was a wonderful teacher and advocate for the teaching profession. His students bloomed under his direction and teaching. He served the Cecil County Classroom Teachers Association as a building rep and as a leader to others in our profession. Again, my sympathies in your time of loss.
Holly Roach
left a message on June 27, 2016:
I am so sorry to hear this. Mr. Chatham was such a great man he always knew how to make you smile. He would come to our class once a day just to say hello! Mrs.Chatham and family I am thinking of you.
Beverly Zebley Melrath
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Dear Denise and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one, What a wonderful person he was. If there is anything we can help you with please call me, Love Bev and Family.
Judy Heidal
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Charolette, so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am grateful he had such a loving daughter and granddaughter. You are very blessed to have had such a roll model in your life, I am sure that is why you went into teaching. Love & Blessings to you and your family.
Debi Madron
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Oh we are so sorry. If there's anything you need, please call us. Deb and Richard
Barbara Nolan
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Rest in peace my dear friend Gary. I always enjoyed our chats. The students were pretty lucky to have Gary as a teacher of carpentry. I live in FL now, but as Denise knows, I would be right beside her if I was still in DE.
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sierra chaney
left a message on October 30, 2020:
i miss you everyday pap.. i wish i could see you again. i will one day. i miss you so very much
John Graham
left a message on July 5, 2016:
Denise - So sorry to learn of Gary's passing. I have fond memories of our childhood when our families would get together in Salisbury and Ocean City. Gary was a man of great integrity and always a pleasure to be with. Although we lost touch as Cousins when my family moved to Atlanta, I always enjoyed getting life updates through Mary Ann ! My condolences to you and Charlotte and may God bless you and sustain you with great memories!
Donna Harman
left a message on July 1, 2016:
So sorry for your loss, Denise.. No words can make the hurt stop but take comfort in the love and memories you and Gary shared.
Charlotte Racine
left a message on July 1, 2016:
Denise and Charlotte & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Gary and I became good friends during our years working at CCST. I enjoyed talking with him about our horses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, God Bless you all.
Charlotte Racine and family, Lindsay, Erik & Hailey
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Gary and I became good friends during our years working at CCST. I enjoyed talking with him about our horses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, God Bless you all.
Charlotte Racine and family, Lindsay, Erik & Hailey
Don Nichols
left a message on July 1, 2016:
Denise, at times it seems that unhappy events overshadow the good. Remember the many excellent days that you and Gary shared together and you will be filled with only wonderful memories for the rest of time. I've known Gary since he became the carpentry instructor at CCST. We've attended many faculty meetings, served on numberous committees and spent many hours together waiting for buses. Bus duty is the time I really got to know him and learned a great deal from and about him . He was a very talented and complicated man. I have not seen Gary since my retirement, but always believed the world was a little better because Gary was part of us. Denise, be strong, as Gary would want, and continue to live while keeping the happy memories from your lives together in your memory.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Debra Bailey
left a message on June 30, 2016:
Dear Denise I am so sorry for your loss. From the first time I saw you together you both looked so HAPPY. He talked with Jim like a friend so I know he treated everyone that way. I have been thinking and praying since we spoke and pray for your strength to get thru this period of your life. Whatever you need please tell me cuz. love deb & jim
Ginger Kerchner
left a message on June 29, 2016:
Dear Denise, I am so very sorry for your loss. I so hope time will give you peace. There are not words that will give you solace at this time but know that there are those of us that are praying for your heart to find comfort again.
Mary Ann Cobb
left a message on June 29, 2016:
It is indeed a great loss to our family. Gary was a cousin and also like a brother to me. I have many fond memories of him growing up at our Grandparents home in Salisbury and through out is life. Denise, you have been a rock to him, as well as a wife. We are so grateful to you for loving him and taking care of him. Denise and Charlotte, I will be keeping you in my prayers. Love,Mary Ann
Angie Teoli
left a message on June 29, 2016:
Denise, I am so sorry for your loss of not only your husband Gary but your friend. I will always remember Gary's kindness and friendship especially when I would see him in the halls of CCST. He always said hello and made sure everyone at CCST was having a great day. I still miss you both at the School of Technology. Love Angie Teoli
Kim Nixon-Cole
left a message on June 28, 2016:
I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Keeping you in prayers
Dale Kerns
left a message on June 28, 2016:
My deepest sympathies to Gary's wife and family. Gary was a wonderful teacher and advocate for the teaching profession. His students bloomed under his direction and teaching. He served the Cecil County Classroom Teachers Association as a building rep and as a leader to others in our profession. Again, my sympathies in your time of loss.
Holly Roach
left a message on June 27, 2016:
I am so sorry to hear this. Mr. Chatham was such a great man he always knew how to make you smile. He would come to our class once a day just to say hello! Mrs.Chatham and family I am thinking of you.
Beverly Zebley Melrath
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Dear Denise and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one, What a wonderful person he was. If there is anything we can help you with please call me, Love Bev and Family.
Judy Heidal
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Charolette, so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am grateful he had such a loving daughter and granddaughter. You are very blessed to have had such a roll model in your life, I am sure that is why you went into teaching. Love & Blessings to you and your family.
Debi Madron
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Oh we are so sorry. If there's anything you need, please call us. Deb and Richard
Barbara Nolan
left a message on June 27, 2016:
Rest in peace my dear friend Gary. I always enjoyed our chats. The students were pretty lucky to have Gary as a teacher of carpentry. I live in FL now, but as Denise knows, I would be right beside her if I was still in DE.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.