WILMINGTON — Chester Lawrence Canaday, born Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925, to the late Hubert and Vivia Canaday, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Davis Community, completing his journey of 94 years.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Anna Rae; two sons, Joseph Lawrence Canaday and William Douglas “Butch” Canaday.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons, Robert Canaday and Jeffrey Canaday; daughter, Kimberly Starnes; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; along with a host of friends and relatives.
A private graveside service will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Canaday Family Cemetery, Wilmington. The family will receive friends and family after the graveside service at Canaday’s Yacht Basin, 7624 Mason Landing Road, Wilmington.
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