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George Wigglesworth Chase

Concord, New Hampshire

1931-2018

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August 12, 2018
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Concord, New Hampshire

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George Wigglesworth Chase passed away in Concord on Sunday, August 12, 2018, after struggling with dementia for the last few years of his full and productive life. He spent his final months under the care of the skilled staff at Havenwood who enjoyed his tender kindness and generous heart.Born in...

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Dear Wendy, I was pleased to read this tribute to your father, with so many loving details. Hope you are doing well. My father passed on in 2018 too, so I no longer visit New Hampshire much. Living in Connecticut these days. I have a friend who does equine therapy, with people on the spectrum, thought of you and the days of you riding Stormy. xo Kathleen

It makes me very sad to realize George isn't with us anymore, but he had a long, rich life and adored his family. He was one of my favorite teachers at St. Paul's, which is saying something, because I was one of the all-time worst students in his math class. I just didn't get the subject. I did, however, get George. He was witty and wry and very kind. He used to draw a horizontal line from one end of the blackboard to the other, with a zero at one end and a trillion at the other, then he...

We have just come from the beautiful memorial service. I am grieving for Sally's pain both physical and soul. I was happy and relieved to see that a gentleman had recorded the ceremony in the back. What a treasure!!!! I am quite sure that George is singing and enjoying amazing split pea soup. What a legacy he has left with his family and students and friends all inspired to not force, but figure it out! For the record, our daughter never had your dad, George Also, and she said that you...

Sorry to hear this news. Mr. Chase was a lovely gentleman and a devoted teacher. He was my dormmaster when I was a student and was unfailingly kind and supportive. My condolences to Mrs. Chase (who was also a kind and cheerful presence for students) and his family. --Meg Ziegler Ferguson SPS '77

George was a devoted member of The Little Nature Museum (now the Nature Discovery Center.) He and his wife attended most of our programs at the Town Library. One of our presenters had problems with her projector. George went home to retrieve his projector so that we could all enjoy the program. He and his wife were Museum Members for many years. I taught their daughter, Sally, when she was in the 7th grade at Rundlett in Concord. I feel most fortunate to have known George and his...

dear Wendy and Sally and family Sad to hear George is gone A generation passing.
thinking of you.
best Kathleen Hulser

It is with great sorrow that I learn of the passing of Mr. Chase. In life you do not get a chance to meet many truly selfless people and call them mentor.
He was an inspiring teacher, house master and coach. I have spent most of my life measuring my actions by " what Mr. Chase would do" and I am deeply saddened to know there will not be another generation of students that will benefit from his guidance.

I helped to found the award that honors him at SPS and I hope in some small...