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Dennis Lee Cantrell, 66

April 16, 2016

Dennis Lee Cantrell, 66, of Millersville, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was the husband of Janice Baum Cantrell for 45 years. Born in Asco, WV, Dennis was the son of the late Calvin C. and L. Loretta (Smith) Cantrell.

A 1967 graduate of Pequea Valley High School, Dennis served in the US Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic-Safety Equipment 3rd Class with Fighter Squadron One Hundred Three during the Vietnam War. Dennis worked as a millwright for Armstrong World Industries at the Lancaster floor plant before his retirement.

Surviving in addition to his wife Janice, are two sons: Eric L. Cantrell, husband of Sage of Newark, DE and Scott M. Cantrell, husband of Maggie of Landisville; two grandsons: Corbin and Victor; and three siblings: Graling C. Cantrell, husband of Donna of Strasburg, Gale V., wife of William A. Groff of Davenport, FL and Violet L. Horst, wife of the late Curtis of Lancaster. Dennis was preceded in death by his sister Iris F. Montero and nephew Giles R. Cantrell.

Dennis’s family will greet friends from 10 to 11 AM, followed by the memorial service at 11 AM, on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard, P.O. Box 8601, Lancaster, PA 17604-8601 or to PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

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April 23, 2016

Brane’ and I am so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  In sympathy and God’s loving kindness, Mark Nichols 

April 22, 2016

Janice,  Cass and I send our sympathy to you and the boys.  I know you had many happy times as the family grew up–the best times to remember!  We would have been there had Cass not been with Dr. Putt, but know you all are in our hearts.  Nancy

April 20, 2016

April 20, 2016    To Janice Cantrell and Family:
We are sorry to learn of Denny’s passing.  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Pat and Darryl Taylor

April 19, 2016

So very saddened to hear of the passing of Denny.  Sending our deepest sympathy to Janice and her family.  We hope remembering happier times spent together will help you through your grieving.
John and Jo Gaissert

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Saturday, April 23, 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
441 North George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
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Millersville, PA 17551
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