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James Chase Obituary
An Army veteran of WWII, he served in the 710th Tank Battalion in the Philipines. He participated in the Ancients & Horribles Parade for over 60 years and was selected as the Honorary Grand Marshall twice. He served as a Cub Scout Leader for four years and Boy Scout Leader for six years as well as a volunteer fireman in Chepachet for 54 years, 15 of those years were spent as Chief. Mr. Chase also volunteered in the Chepachet Fire District Tax Office, as well as an ambulance driver for the Chepachet Ambulance Corps, and was a past vice president for the Glocester Manton Library. He was a past member of the Board of Directors for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, a member of the Glocester Senior Center and delivered meals for Meals on Wheels to seniors and shut-ins. He was a 50-year member and Past Master of Friendship Lodge #7, F&AM, Chepachet, the Scottish Rite Valley of Providence and the Palestine Shrine. He was a Past President of the Chepachet Cemetery Association and was on the Building Code Board of Appeals for the Town of Glocester. He is survived by his three children, James A. Chase, Dr. Bruce E. Chase and Kathleen E. Cabral; one sister, Phyllis C. Steger; six granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be held on Monday, August 3, at 9 a.m., from the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt.44) Greenville, with a service to follow at 11 a.m. in Chepachet Union Church, 1138 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. Burial with military honors will be in Acotes Hill Cemetery, Chepachet.
Visitation will be today, Sunday, August 2, from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Chepachet Union Church, 1138 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI, 02814 or the Glocester Senior Center, 1210 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI, 02814 will be appreciated.
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William Farnum
August 7, 2015
With deepest sympathy to all the family.
Carolyn and Bill Farnum
Dan B
August 4, 2015
Mr. Chase will be missed. He was a resident at Overlook Nursing Home, and I had the pleasure of talking with him most days. He was always in good spirits, and was beloved by other residents and staff. Rest in peace my friend.
Lance Carter
August 4, 2015
Jim, "Buddy", and Kathy,
Sincere sympathy; may your Father rest in eternal peace with your Mother. He was a great leader and contributor to our Church and the town of Chepachet.
Lance, Lawrence, & Susan Carter
August 4, 2015
Condolences to Jim and family ... he was such a special person and part of Chepachet ... his love for his family life and community was so special..... Carol and John
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August 3, 2015
Sarah & family,
So sorry for your loss.
Walt & Lois Disney
August 2, 2015
Our condolence to the Chase family.
Louise Rosa
August 2, 2015
Jim and family...so very sorry for your loss...
August 2, 2015
Jim - Condolences to you and all your family in your loss.
Kathy (Harvey) Johnson
August 2, 2015
Jim..So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My condolences to you and your family..
Ann Troccoli
August 2, 2015
A true gentleman and gentle man. His passing is a great loss. So sorry, Mark and Janet(Kendall) Johnson, Ormond Beach, Fl
Warren Olney
August 2, 2015
"Rest in Peace" Uncle Jiggs.
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