Dennis Strede, 61, of Haines St. in Kane, PA passed away Thursday (Feb. 7) in UPMC-Hamot.  

Born Dec. 22, 1962 in Willimantic, CT, he is the son of Joyce Potter and the late Raymond Strede.  On Dec. 16, 2006, he married Teresa Reed, who survives.

Dennis was a loving husband and father and a dedicated grandfather.  He was a skilled carpenter.  He also loved fishing.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Holland Strede of Mansfield, CT and Crimson Strede of Willimantic, CT; four sons, Vincent Stavens of Norwich, CT, Derek Neddo of St. Marys, Jaimie Giles of Colchester, CT and Dean Giles of Kane and two sisters, Jodi Lagasse of Hebron, CT and Dawn Poquette of Bolton, CT.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be expressed at http://www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of services.