Whitman – William F. “Bill” Chase Jr. 80, a resident of Whitman for over forty nine years, died Tuesday December 11 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of fifty five years to Margaret “Peggy” (Joyce) Chase.
Born in Boston and raised in Quincy he was the son of the late William F. and Nellie (Bockman) Chase, and a graduate of Quincy High School.
Bill was a proud Veteran of the US Navy having served from 1949-1953 during the Korean War. For his service overseas Bill had earned both the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
Before his retirement Bill had worked many years as a printer in the Boston and South Shore areas.
Bill was a talented artist and after his retirement he spent many enjoyable hours painting and drawing.
In addition to his wife Peggy he is survived by his loving children Holly Chase of East Weymouth, Billy Chase of Whitman, and Gregory Chase and his wife Laura of Whitman, and his grandchildren Olivia and Harrison Chase.
His funeral service will be held Friday December 14 at 11 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Burial will follow at 1:45 PM in the Massachusetts VA Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 9 -11 AM.
Donations in his name may be made to the Dana-Farber/Brigham & Women’s Cancer Center, 101 Columbian Street, S. Weymouth, MA 02190.