NORTH BILLERICA: Arthur G. Chute, Jr., age 81, a resident of North Billerica for over 40 years, formerly of Andover and Haverhill, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Saints Medical Center in Lowell.
He was the beloved husband of Nordice (Eaton) Chute, with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27th.
Born in Haverhill on January 24, 1928, he was the son of the late Arthur G. and Florence E. (Page) Chute.
Arthur was raised in Haverhill, attended Haverhill schools and graduated from Haverhill High School.
Following graduation he attended and later graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
In 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. He was awarded the Army Occupation Medal (Germany).
Mr. Chute resided in Andover until moving to Billerica.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an electrical engineer by the R.C.A. Corporation in Burlington for over 25 years. Mr. Chute previously worked for the General Electric Company.
According to his wife, he enjoyed reading, tinkering with automobiles, traveling across the United States, and playing the organ at his home.
In addition to his loving wife Nordice, he is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Arthur was the brother of the late Esther F. Dinges and Charles A. Chute.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Calling hours on Sunday, August 2nd, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral services Monday, Aug. 3rd, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.