Robert H. Chase

CHASE, Robert H. Robert H. Chase, 76, of Crescent Way, West Simsbury, husband of Eleanor (Bird) Chase, died Tuesday, (March 30, 2004) at McLean Home in Simsbury. He was born October 20, 1927, in Orange, NJ, son of the late F. Harold and Grace (Smith) Chase, and had lived in Simsbury for the past 50 years. He was a graduate of Purdue University, class of 1949. Mr. Chase was an electrical engineer for over 42 years, having been employed by the Hartford Electric Light Company, Northeast Utilities, and the Connecticut Light & Power Company. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Simsbury, and was a Professional Engineer. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Karen Chase of Middleburg, VA; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Thomas Downes of Simsbury; a brother and sister-in-law, Gilbert and Carolyn Chase of Painesville, OH; and three grandchildren, Aimee Chase, Dylan and Shelby Downes. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be celebrated Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. at the First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, with the Rev. Jonathan Morgan officiating. Private burial will be in Simsbury Cemetery, Simsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 301, Simsbury, CT 06070 or Farmington Valley VNA, 8 Old Mill Lane, Simsbury, CT 06070. Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, has charge of arrangements.