Dennis Denny Silke
August 4, 1942 ~ May 26, 2016
SCARBOROUGH Dennis C. Silke, 73, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Pawtucket, RI, Denny was the son of the late John and Lucille Silke. He moved to Portland during his childhood and graduated from Cheverus High School Class of 1960. Following school, Denny honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Mechanical Engineer. Denny worked for New England Telephone Company for 31 years, retiring in 1991. Following retirement, Denny worked for DSC Communications and Alcatel. He also kept a morning routine of meeting his friends at McDonalds every morning at 10:30AM for coffee. A man of few words, Denny was a humble, honest and sincere person who could at times be a bit stubborn. He went out of his way to help relatives and friends without expecting anything in return. He was full of integrity and set a wonderful example for those who loved him. Denny is predeceased by his siblings, John and Barbara. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Gloria Jean Silke; sons, Dennis Silke Jr. and wife Claire, Scott Silke and wife Michelle, Shaun Silke and wife Claudia; stepchildren, Robin Mullins and husband John, Danny Campbell, Denice Campbell, Ryan Campbell, Robert York and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Jack, Logan, Kerri and husband Jake, Scott Jr., Julia Lynn, Matthew, Shane, Ryan, Cassidy, Ainsley, Riley, Macey, Avery, Michael and Joshua; great-grandchild, Jayden Marea; nieces, Stacey and Jodie; nephew, Johnny. Visiting Hours will be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 10-11AM followed by a celebration of Dennys life at 11AM in the Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Dennys memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame Building Fund in memory of Denny Silke Address: P.O. Box 193, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
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I was a classmate of Denny’s at Cheverus. I have fond memories of him. Rest in Peace my friend !
– Ted Borduas
Gloria Jean, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending prayers and loving thoughts to you and your family members. Love You Duane & Karen Walker
– Duane & Karen Walker
Gloria Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that good memories will comfort you all at this time. -Kristen (Moose Lodge)
– Kristen Cremonese
So sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. He was a quiet, but a caring person. He repaired my amps, and never took any thing in return. My condolence goes out to Gloria Jean and the entire family!! May God bless and give comfort at this time of sorrow!!k
– Phil Huff
Gloriajean and family: this is a hard post for me to write because I do not believe there are enough words in the dictionary to pay tribute to such an incredible man. Denny was one of a kind, he had the biggest heart in the world, be it just a conversation, setting up a show for Gloria Jean, preparing the beautiful back yard for a wedding or event. The list goes on. He was, as the obituary says, a man of few words, but when he spoke, you hung on to hus words as they truly were meaningful. He was saddened when their beloved dog. Shadow passed away, and I am sure that Shadow jumped ahead of the Man above to greet his beloved Denny. I am so blessed to have had the pleasure of meeting him, knowing him and am richer for the experience. Denny will be in all the hearts who knew him and will smile down upon his family, letting his love live on in each and every one of them. Rest in eternal slumber, Denny…..My family wishes to extend our thoughts and prayers to his family, especially Gloria Jean, who had an incredible journey with Denny. “He is not gone….he is just away, preparing the table for his loved ones to join him….”
– Alundrasue
Gloria Jean all Family Iam so sorry of the passing of your Husband may he rest in peace now that he is not in pain any more Respectfully Bernadette Blake Corpus Christi Texas
– Corpus Christi Texas
May GOD Bless you and your family. Denny will be missed but will always be in your hearts.always your friend, Carolyn B.
– Carolyn Bourgeois