Owen John Slavin, 66, of Wareham, passed away on June 1 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Sherry (Noyes) Slavin. Brother of Thelma Slavin-Kronmiller of West Roxbury, Basil Slavin of Stoughton, Elizabeth “Betty” Slavin of West Roxbury, Robert “Bobby” Slavin of Billerica, Michael “Mike” Slavin of West Roxbury, Ellen McElroy of Canton and Francis “Frank Slavin of Readville. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

He was a Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran, served in the U.S. Army Reserves and Massachusetts National Guard and late member of the Millwright Union #1121.

At his request, burial will be private in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Manley St., W. Bridgewater, MA 02379.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway. For more info and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.