Richard-Chaffee,Jr-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home - Newport

Richard Emmet Chaffee,Jr

Apr 1, 1941 - Jan 7, 2026

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So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Another member of the class of 1959. He was definitely fun loving and well liked by all. I can see him with that signature haircut. Doreen(Lindsley) Mahoney.

He was am awesome worker and friend. Prayers for all.

My Condolences to Shirley James and family.Their eyes would light up when they spoke of you.Most definitely a couple that truly LOVED eachother.I have been missing them their home is on my way from my Moms and I get a warm feeling when I think of them RIP and watched your family Lynn

My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. As welI as to you Ron on the loss of your brother.

To the family of Mr Chaffee, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Dickie will be forever missed and remembered.

I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed going to his and Shirley's home to have coffee & treat's whenever Debbie would come to town. He was a sweet, kind, and quiet man. I'm praying for all of the family.

Sorry to hear of your loss - Went to school with Dick and remember him as fun loving but always polite. He was well liked by his classmates.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Richard Emmet Chaffee Jr On the morning of January 7th, 2026, my beloved father and best friend Richard E Chaffee Jr (Dickie) placed his foot on the first step of the stairway to heaven.   His ascent was (like the man) quiet and dignified, the pain and worries dissolving as he climbed....

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