BELFAST – Chester A. “Chet” Pendleton, 76, passed away peacefully March 26, 2009, at his home, after a long illness. He was born Oct. 29, 1932, in Searsport, the son of Maurice and Violet (Evans) Pendleton. He graduated from Searsport High School, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army. When he returned in 1954 he became a tradesman in pipefitting, working throughout New England and Michigan for various paper companies. He was a 52-year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 716. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 0157, a former member of Mariners Lodge and Belfast Lions Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed that time with his brothers, sons and grandsons. He was a devoted Red Sox fan throughout the years. Chet is survived by his wife of 34 years, Hazel (Jackson) Pendleton of Belfast; his daughter, Sandra Sylvester and her husband, Peter, of Searsport; son, John, retired U.S. Navy, now of Belfast; son, Dale and his partner, Michelle Blood, of Searsmont; grandson, Jeremy Sylvester and his partner, Kari Raymond, along with great-granddaughter, Keira Sylvester, of Searsport; granddaughter, Kathleen Sylvester and her fianc?, Christian Nellson and his two sons, Devon and Austin of Searsport; grandson, Neil Pendleton of Massachusetts; and granddaughter, Rebekah Pendleton of Portland. Chet is also survived by his brother, Richard and wife, Robbie Pendleton, of Stockton Springs; sisters, Marion Hall and Janie York of Searsport, and Arlene Clements and husband, Andrew, of Belfast; plus many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Maurice, George and Elden; his sister, Kathleen Whitcomb; and his first wife, Rebekah. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, at United Methodist Church, Mill Lane, Belfast, with the Rev. David Abbott officiating. Contributions in Chet’s memory may be made to Maine Alzheimer’s Association, 170 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, ME 04105 or Waldo County Home Health and Hospice, 119 Northport Ave., P.O. Box 407, Belfast, ME 04915. Online condolences may be placed at www.crabielripostafuneralhome.com.
CHESTER A. ‘CHET’ PENDLETON
