Philip D. Cheney,79, passed away in Virginia Beach, VA on April 29,2023. He was born May 6, 1943 in Lewiston,ME to parents Philip G. and Anne (Crowley) Cheney.

Phil graduated from Lewiston High School in 1960. Following graduation he attended Providence College for a year and then served 3 years in the U.S Army Intelligence Corp -Europe. Upon his return to the U.S.,Phil attended the University of Maine, graduating with a M.Ed. While at U of M, he also served as Assistant Registrar & Coordinator of Veterans Affairs. He then became a school counselor, softball coach & senior class advisor at Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine. In addition he was named Coordinator of Guidance for Kittery schools which he continued until retirement.

In retirement, Phil became a serious golfer, loved lobstering (although he didn’t eat lobster) with his friend Glenn & also spent a lot of time (especially in the winter) in Virginia Beach. By 2014 Phil gave up the Maine winters & moved permanently to VB.

Phil was a lifelong devout Catholic & a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church.

He was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include Phil’s fiancée Mary L. Lane, 2 daughters, Meredith Cheney of Thornton, NH and Kathleen Broyles, husband Jeff & 2 grandsons, Benjamin & Nathaniel all of New Palestine, IN. Phil is also survived by his sister Sue Anne Bellavance and his brother Peter Cheney & wife Pat as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

We are deeply grateful for the loving care & support Phil & Mary received from his Love Ones First family.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Nicholas Catholic Church on May 10, 2023 followed by entombment in the church columbarium. Phil wanted this to be a celebration of his life so please wear bright colors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Osteogenisis Imperfecta Foundation or the Pine Tree Society.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.vacremationservices.com.