Chesley A. "Chet" Layne

83, of Nashua, NH and formerly of Cambridge, died on July 23, 2008. Born on May 5, 1925, in Cambridge. Son of the late Gilbert and Leets (Ramsey) Layne. Predeceased by a son, Gerald Layne. Beloved husband of Geraldine (Tasker) Layne. Beloved father of Rev. Milton Thomas, Sr. of Nashua, Wesley Layne of Dracut, Darryl Layne of Wrentham, and Paula Mathers. Grandfather of eight. Great-grandfather of four. Brother of Elva D. Hawkins. Uncle of Warren Hawkins of NY. Cousin of Vivian Johnson of Cambridge. Graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin and attended Northeastern University. Merchant marine during WWII, returned to Quincy shipyard, and Murray Supply in Everett. Moved to Nashua in 1963 and owned Heating Specialties, Inc. and Chess Business Forms. Services will be private. Memorial service: later date. In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are in the care of Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, NASHUA, NH 03064 (603) 883-3401, www.davisfuneralhomenh.com.