Obituary of Gilbert Peter Chesney

Gilbert Peter Chesney, 61, of Plains, lost his courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Timber Ridge Nursing Facility, Plains. Born in Nanticoke, he was a son to Margaret Padagomas and the late Thomas Chesney. He was a graduate of the West Side Vocational School, class of 1970. Gilbert worked for various companies in his life, until he began working for Pennsylvania Gas & Water. He stayed with the company through the change over to American Water working in the distribution division. Gilbert enjoyed amateur radio, or Ham radio. His handle was " WB3HFU". He loved to grow a garden full of vegetables for his family. He was an active member of the Plains Township Crime Watch, a member of St. Joseph Church, Hudson, until the merger with Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas. Surviving are his wife of thirty one years, the former Margaret Thompson, Plains; daughters Theresa and Jennifer, Plains; mother Margaret; Plains; brothers Thomas and his wife Kristen, Woodleaf, NC; Peter and his wife Gail, Hanover Twp.; and two nephews Peter and Matthew, Hanover Twp. Funeral service for Gilbert will be held Friday at 9:00am from the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark Street, Plains. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hudson. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, March, 14, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. To send condolences to the family or access directions, please visit. www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.