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MOORESVILLE, NC - Chenette, Edmund Leo Jr. (Lee, Ed, Boomer) 82, passed away on January 29, 2018. He was born January 25, 1936 in Albany NY, son of the late Edmund L. Sr. and Margaret E. (Roarke) Chenette of Rensselaer, NY. Lee grew up In Hampton Manor, but lived most of his adult life in East Schodack, NY. After retiring, he split his time residing between Lake Norman NC and East Schodack. He worked for Gulf Oil for over 30 years. He was also employed over the years with Cumberland Farms/Fireline, Hauser Trucking, Matlack Trucking and the Rennselaer City School District. Lee graduated in 1953 from St. John’s Academy, Rensselaer NY, attended Siena College in Loudonville and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Russell Sage College of Albany with an Associates Degree in Business Administration in 1975. Lee was a man of many talents. Friends and family often sought him out for advice and everyone loved his quick humor and wit. He knew a lot about a lot of things. A walking encyclopedia. He was an inventor and an entrepreneur. He had his pilot’s license and truly enjoyed the exhilaration of flying a small plane. He loved Pinebrook, the family Palmer Road log cabin property and he was very involved in the establishment of the Schodack Area Land Trust and creation of the Town Park. He was very proud of his children and enjoyed supporting two of his son’s successful dirt racing competition. Lee is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan F. (Wright) Chenette; children Kathleen S Chenette, Edmund L. Chenette III, James F (Penny) Chenette, the late Jeffrey M. Chenette and David W. Chenette; grandchildren Bryan Lee, Edmund L IV, Brandi Lee and Christopher James Chenette, Jon (Sara) Malone; great granddaughter Elizabeth LouAnn; great grandson Jake Malone and great great granddaughter Rylie Lynn. He is also beloved brother of Margaret (the late Richard) Wey of MD, the late John (Barbara) Chenette of Tyler, TX, the late Norbert (Jean) Chenette of West Sand Lake NY, Marie (Frank) Brophy of AZ, Anna Louise (Jeff) Quell of Rensselaer NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his treasured Westie and constant companion, Maggie. A Celebration of "Boomer’s Amazing Life" will be held in the Spring/Summer at The Schodack Town Park in East Schodack. Date to be announced. Donations may be made in his honor to the Schodack Area Land Trust, PO Box 204, East Schodack, NY 12063. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, NC, is serving the Chenette family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Edmund Leo Chenette

January 25, 1936 - January 29, 2018