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Craig Michael Chase

1962 - 2025

Craig Michael Chase obituary, 1962-2025, Waterford, CT

BORN

1962

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home

48 Grand Street

Niantic, Connecticut

Craig Chase Obituary

Waterford - Craig Michael Chase was born March 30, 1962. He was the youngest of four children born to Evelyn De Champlain Chase and Chauncey H. Chase of Lisbon. Craig attended the Norwich Free Academy and proudly was also awarded an associate degree. Both his parents and sister, Candice Chase, have predeceased him.

For 37 years he was a loyal and proud worker at Electric Boat, General Dynamics in New London. Craig valued his many friends and coworkers at EB in a brotherhood that enriched his life immeasurably. At EB, he met the love of his life Janice Goodall. They shared love, stood by each other and endured the many challenges of life for over 20 years.

Craig loved his classic rock music, his Chevy truck and his friends. He loved Chebu: the fox terrier that took his heart and made it sing. Craig loved him so dearly that he could never bear to have another dog, and endure the loss that he experienced with Chebu.

Craig leaves behind his sister, Cynthia Chase; his brother-in-law, Michael Agovino; his beloved aunt Doris Dobrowski; and his cousins and other family members who will miss his gentle Spirit. He leaves behind his close friends, Keith and June, with gratitude for the many years of their friendship, love and support.

Craig loved deeply and without reservation. He was authentic, soft and tender, and felt to the bottom of his soul. His Spirit is "In the Light" now. Shine on Dear One. We love you.

Celebration of Life at will be at noon May 3, at Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic.

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Published by The Day on Apr. 20, 2025.

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Jack Clark

April 25, 2025

Sending my condolences to the Chase family I worked with Craig at Electric Boat He was always happy and go lucky He will be sadly missed Respectfully Jack Clark

Jodi Marchand

April 20, 2025

So very sorry to hear this news. I had done Craig´s haircuts for many years and always enjoyed out conversations. He was a kind and gentle soul. My thoughts are prays are with Craig´s family and friends today . RIP

Dave Fairman

April 20, 2025

Rest in Peace

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