New Bedford – Barbara L. (Chase) Desjeunes, 76, of New Bedford died October 4, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Augustus E., Jr. and Clara L. (Suter) Chase, she was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a member of the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son: Darren Desjeunes of N. Dartmouth, a sister: Dorothy C. Bynum of Southgate, MI; a brother: David E. Chase of East Sandwich; and 5 nieces & 1 nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church general fund, 67 Main Street, Acushnet, Ma 02743.