Nelda J. Cheney, 95, of the Town of Oppenheim, New York, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, September 20, 2026 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by the love and support of her cherished family.
She was born on August 25, 1931 at home in the Town of Salisbury, New York and was the daughter of the late, Alphonse and Pearl (Bullock) Aubin. Nelda was educated at Stratford Central School and graduated with the Class of 1948.
On July 21, 1951, Nelda was united in marriage to Merritt E. Cheney in Little Falls, New York. Together, they raised their six children in a loving home. Mr. Cheney passed away in April of 1978.
Nelda was formerly employed at Daniel Green Shoe Company in Dolgeville, New York where she worked for over 15 years in the payroll department until her retirement. She spent most of her life caring for her family previously.
She was a member of the Methodist faith and was a long-time parishioner of the Scotch Bush Free Methodist Church. Nelda was also a member of the Stratford Senior Citizens where she would spend time with her friends and take bus trips for enjoyment. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and baking cookies and cakes. Her most precious time was spent in the company of her large and loving family. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Nelda will be sorely missed by her family and her community.
Nelda is survived by her children, Gerard Cheney of Little Falls, NY, Elden Cheney and his wife, Belinda of Oppenheim, NY, Elaine Camp and her husband, Carl “Dary” of Little Falls, NY, Neil Cheney and his significant other, Karen Heft of Oppenheim, NY, and Jeanette Simpson of Viginia Beach, VA; many special grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Randa Davis and her husband, Cliff of OK; a brother, Leo Aubin of Stratford, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband; a daughter, Andrea Blauvelt; and siblings, Ronald Aubin and his wife, Shirley, Carolyn Walker and her husband, John “Jack”, Rosalie Blanchard; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Aubin; and a daughter-in-law, Kim Cheney.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 1 p.m. at locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams, pastor officiating. Procession will follow to Rural Park Cemetery in Inghams Mills, where she will be laid to rest with her husband. There are no public calling hours.
The family would like to thank Nelda’s devoted and loving granddaughters, Renee, Susan, Jessica, Adrien, and Victoria for their dedication to their grandmother’s care in her final days and ensuring she would be at home with family.
To leave a message of sympathy for the Cheney Family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for her online memorial book.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nelda J. (Aubin) Cheney, please visit our floral store.
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