After 62 years of marriage, Marvin T. “Marv” Dennison and Charlotte S. (née Ferguson) Dennison, both of Rotterdam, died within 36 hours of each other. Both of them were 82.

Mr. Dennison died unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 3, 2021, and Mrs. Dennison died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 4, after battling an illness.

Born in Schenectady, Mr. Dennison was the son of the late C. Leslie and Mary (née Middleton) Dennison. He graduated from Guilderland High School and received his associate’s degree from Hudson Valley Community College.

“Marv dedicated himself to the community for 40 years as a member of the Rotterdam District #2 Volunteer Fire Department, where he proudly served a term as chief,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was also employed by Knapp Service and Nemith Motor Company. Following his retirement, he worked for several years at French’s Hollow Fairway Golf Course.

Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Mrs. Dennison was the daughter of Albert E. and Dorothy (née Shepherd) Ferguson. She attended Guilderland High School and was employed in an administrative position at Bank of America.

The Dennisons spent summers traveling with their family, especially to Salisbury Beach and the Thousand Islands. “Charlotte loved admiring the beauty of lighthouses and the ocean,” their family wrote. “In his younger years, Marv enjoyed drag racing and rebuilding cars. Most recently, you could find him relaxing with his dog, Penny, by his side.

“Charlotte and Marv both cherished family gatherings and never missed an opportunity to gather and celebrate. They were loving parents to their five children and proud grandparents, known affectionately as Meme and Popeye.”

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Marvin T. “Marv” Dennison and Charlotte S. (née Ferguson) Dennison are survived by their children, Richard Dennison and his wife, Theresa, Deborah Willey and her husband, Lyle, Martin Dennison, Cheryl Paju, and David Dennison and his wife, Carmen; and by their grandchildren, Thomas (Lisa) Dennison and his wife, Lisa, Amanda Willey (Tyler), Morgan Willey (Matthew), and Abigale Paju. Their grandson, Gregory Dennison, died before them.

Mr. Dennison is survived by his brother, Bruce Dennison, of New Hampshire; his brother, Douglas Dennison, died before him.

Mrs. Dennison is survived by her sister, Barbara Adams, and her husband, Ernie, of Georgia. Mrs. Adams “devoted the last month to spend by her sister’s side,” the family wrote.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 8, at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home.

The Dennisons were buried together at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Colonie.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rotterdam District #2 Fire Dept., 1400 Curry Rd. Schenectady, NY 12306.