Michael A Cheney, 68, of Dresden passed away October 19, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his wife and son by his side. Mike was born in Gardiner, February 20, 1956, to Darrell and Inez Cheney. Mike graduated in the class of '74 from Wiscasset High School. He enlisted early in the Army, January 1974 and was honorably discharged due to medical reasons in November 1974. Through the years, Mike held several jobs, BIW, Maine Yankee, Ken Shermans Auto, Pro Body and Norm's Used Cars. Mike spent several years in Georgia where he went to trade school and worked in construction. While in Georgia, he was blessed with his son Jesse. Upon returning to Maine, he was blessed with his daughter Julie. Both of whom he was so proud of. Mike loved to fish and hunt. In 1985 he became a member of the Big Buck Club. You could find him most days cranking his radio up loud and puttering in the barn making something out of wood. He took great pride in the appearance of our home and yard. Mike is survived by his wife of twenty-one years Kelly A Cheney of Dresden; son Jesse M Cheney PA with his wife Stephanie and grandchildren Hannah and Sawyer all of Newcastle; daughter Julie S Cheney, CPO, CCTC, US Navy, of Virginia; brother Terrance Cheney of Dresden; sister Toni Barrows of Richmond with nephew Scott Ladd of Lewiston, niece Maria Ladd and son, Joey Barefoot of Richmond and nephew Terrance Ladd Sr. of Richmond; stepson who he cherished, Dean Sadler with his partner Abby Wright and step-granddaughters Deana Lugar and Lilly Marcia; In-laws Malcolm and Irma Swain of Norridgewock, four sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, with their spouses; along with many nieces and nephews. Mike is survived by two very special friends, "brothers from other mother's", Michael Christopher of Alna and Leo Tanger of Wiscasset/Bath. Mike is predeceased by his parents Darrell and Inez Cheney, sister-in-law Myrna Cheney, brother-in-law William Barrows, and nephew Terrance Ladd Jr. At Mike's request, there will be no services at this time. He wants us to gather in the summer of 2025 at the Cheney Homestead in Dresden. Arrangements have been entrusted to Somerset Valley Remembrance Center in Skowhegan. Mike will be laid to rest in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Dresden.