В Марлборо скончался 85-летний Деннис Каванаugh, ветеран армии и строительный магнат

MARLBOROUGH - Dennis Chandos Cavanaugh, 85, of Marlborough, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Campus. He was the son of the late Chandos R. Cavanaugh and Vivian Roberta (Wilkinson) Cavanaugh and the husband of Janet Kathleen (Darne) Cavanaugh, who were married for 59 years. In addition to his wife Janet, he is survived by his daughter Robin Desko and her husband David of Marlborough, daughter Leisa Cavanaugh of Marlborough and daughter Melissa Cavanaugh of Marlborough as well as his grandchildren Jeffrey and wife Kendra, Kathleen and Ashley. He was predeceased by his sisters Jackie Rebovich and Patricia Smith of Lucerne Mines, PA. Dennis was born in Indiana, PA on June 19, 1941. He grew up in Lucerne Mines, PA. During his high school career, he excelled in multiple sports and particularly enjoyed playing football. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army where he was stationed in Korea. After leaving military service, he began a career in the commercial construction industry for The Ceco Corporation. He eventually retired as an Executive for the O’Connell Companies. During retirement, Dennis was able to utilize his knowledge and expertise in the construction industry while being involved with the Marlborough Public Library renovation project, something he was very proud of. He enjoyed travel, woodworking projects, playing golf, watching lacrosse, and cheering on the New England Patriots. He also enjoyed staying in touch with his hometown buddies and seeing them at their annual golf reunions. Perhaps his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Wounded Warrior Project or Shriners Children’s Hospital. At the request of Dennis’s family, services will be private. Slattery Funeral Home Inc. of Marlborough assisted the family.