Stuart P. Chafe Obituary (1937 - 2014)

CHELMSFORD Stuart P. Chafe, 76, of Chelmsford, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Callahan) Chafe with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 12, 2013. He was born in Boston on August 14, 1937 and was a son of the late Warren and Lily (Dahlin) Chafe. Stuart received his early education in the Lexington Schools and was a graduate of Lexington High School. He attended Boston University and served in the Air Force Reserves. Stuart was employed for 20 years as an electrician at Cabot, Cabot, & Forbes in Boston and prior to his retirement, for the next 20 years as a property manager in Burlington. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially at his home in Mattapoisett. In addition to his wife, Stuart is survived by his three children; Eric Chafe and his wife Jennifer of Hudson, NH, Laura Marmion of Chelmsford and her fiance Kevin Carroll of Westford, and Cory Chafe and his wife Megan of Pelham, NH, six grandchildren; Keith, Kenneth, and Kaden Chafe, Piper Marmion, and Lilly and Jacob Chafe, brother Warren Chafe and his wife Susan of Wayland, and several nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 10 oclock at Pine Ridge Cemetery, 130 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824