AUBURN/MILLBURY - Raymond P. Chasse, 79, of Auburn, formerly of Millbury, passed away on November 22nd at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Kathleen (Quinn) Chasse, his sons Steven Chasse of Appleton WI, Daniel Chasse and his wife Kathleen of Sterling, Christopher Chasse and his wife Jill of Dudley and their children Stephen and Brian, and his daughter Sharon Chasse of Northboro and her children Nicholas and Kerri. Ray is also survived by his sisters, Sr. Diana Chasse of Sudbury, Therese Chasse of Millbury and Annette Castonguay of Auburn. Ray was born July 15th 1929 in Stoughton to Dianna O. (Ricard) and Joseph P. Chasse. He was the seventh of 10 children, Jeanne, Yvonne, Claire, Leo, Yvette, Irene, Raymond, Diana, Therese, and Annette. Most of Ray's childhood years were spent in Worcester where he and his sisters attended the family's parish school, Holy Name of Jesus Grammar School. He attended High School at the Worcester Vocational School (Sycamore Academy) and the Worcester Boys Trade High School, where he learned the trade of Cabinet Making graduating in 1946. Enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1951 including a tour of duty in Germany, Ray was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1953. Ray and Kathleen were married June 29, 1957. Ray held management positions at several companies and graduated from Worcester Junior College. He was working as the manager of the Data Processing Department at Thom McAn Shoe Company when he retired at the age of 65. Ray was a member of the Charles F. Minney VFW Post #3329 and was involved with implementing an "outstanding teacher award" for teachers in Millbury, and a scholarship fund for outstanding students. While he was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Auburn he formed a folk group that performed at their Masses and other church functions. Ray was a dedicated, loving, father and husband and a good friend to many. He will be deeply missed.
His Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28th in St. Brigid Church, 59 Main St. in Millbury. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Millbury. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Research, in care of UMASS Memorial Foundation, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545, (www. umassmed.edu/foundation). Mulhane Home for Funerals in Millbury is assisting the family with arrangements.
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He is survived by his wife of 52 years Kathleen (Quinn) Chasse, his sons Steven Chasse of Appleton WI, Daniel Chasse and his wife Kathleen of Sterling, Christopher Chasse and his wife Jill of Dudley and their children Stephen and Brian, and his daughter Sharon Chasse of Northboro and her children Nicholas and Kerri. Ray is also survived by his sisters, Sr. Diana Chasse of Sudbury, Therese Chasse of Millbury and Annette Castonguay of Auburn. Ray was born July 15th 1929 in Stoughton to Dianna O. (Ricard) and Joseph P. Chasse. He was the seventh of 10 children, Jeanne, Yvonne, Claire, Leo, Yvette, Irene, Raymond, Diana, Therese, and Annette. Most of Ray's childhood years were spent in Worcester where he and his sisters attended the family's parish school, Holy Name of Jesus Grammar School. He attended High School at the Worcester Vocational School (Sycamore Academy) and the Worcester Boys Trade High School, where he learned the trade of Cabinet Making graduating in 1946. Enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1951 including a tour of duty in Germany, Ray was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1953. Ray and Kathleen were married June 29, 1957. Ray held management positions at several companies and graduated from Worcester Junior College. He was working as the manager of the Data Processing Department at Thom McAn Shoe Company when he retired at the age of 65. Ray was a member of the Charles F. Minney VFW Post #3329 and was involved with implementing an "outstanding teacher award" for teachers in Millbury, and a scholarship fund for outstanding students. While he was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Auburn he formed a folk group that performed at their Masses and other church functions. Ray was a dedicated, loving, father and husband and a good friend to many. He will be deeply missed.
His Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28th in St. Brigid Church, 59 Main St. in Millbury. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Millbury. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Research, in care of UMASS Memorial Foundation, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545, (www. umassmed.edu/foundation). Mulhane Home for Funerals in Millbury is assisting the family with arrangements.
Read Raymond Chasse's Obituary and Guestbook on mulhane.com.
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