Clifford B. "Honey" Chalke

1942 - 2014

JAFFREY - Clifford B. "Honey" Chalke, 71, of 39 River Street, Jaffrey, died peacefully Sunday morning March 23, 2014 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough with family by his side. He was born Dec. 13, 1942 in Goffstown.
Son of the late Richard S. and Martha A. (Maki) Chalke. He had attended schools in New Ipswich. "Honey" had been a resident in Jaffrey for over forty years. He had previously lived in the towns of Hancock and Dublin.

Formerly, he was a self employed roofer which he established in 1962. Later, he and his son Ricky (Vinnious) Chalke started Chalke's Roofing, Chimney, and Concrete in Jaffrey. He started logging is his teen years. Later he went to WW Cross in Jaffrey and then to Vanguard's Manufacturing in New Ipswich. He also assisted in the development of Tru Forms Foundation in New Ipswich. Clifford was a member of New Ipswich Athletics Association in New Ipswich which he won many trophies in Horseshoe Pitching Tournaments. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include, Tiny Marrotte, Ricky (Vinnious) Chalke, Belinda L. Chalke, Tracy L. Chalke, Honey Beth Chalke, and Louis Chamberlain along with 17 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Survivors also include his brother Albert Chalke and his sister Beverly Taylor. Clifford was predeceased by two of his children, Carla Jean Chalke and Brian Clifford Chalke.

The family would like to invite friends for Services and Celebration of Life at the American Legion Post 11 in Jaffrey on Sunday, March 30. Pastor David Tralongo will be performing the services stating at 4 p.m.