Joseph M. "Mel" Chaisson

Joseph M. 'Mel' Chaisson of Lowell, decorated Army veteran, WWII; 83 LOWELL Joseph M. "Mel" Chaisson, 83, beloved husband of Margaret S. (Bruner) Chaisson, a resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, died Thursday, November 22, at the Saints Medical Center. He was born in Lowell, on February 18, 1924, a son of the late Joseph and Cecile (Leclair) Chaisson. Mel was a Sergeant in the Army during WWII, serving with Company C of the 52nd Armored Infantry Battalion. He received a Purple Heart on December 19, 1944 for injuries received in action in Luxembourg. Mel retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, where he worked in the maintenance department. He held membership in the Centralville Social Club, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving him besides his wife, is a sister-in-law, Julie Chaisson of Dracut; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was also the brother of the late Rita Foote, Beatrice Marchand, Alphonse, Joseph and Maurice Chaisson. CHAISSON Joseph M. "Mel". It being his request, visiting hours have been omitted. Cremation took place at Linwood Crematory. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael Church, 543 Bridge St., at 11:30 AM on Tuesday. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Mass Chapter, 29 Crafts St. Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458-1287. For condolences, www.mckennaouellette.com