Florence J. Chase

Florence Margaret (Jones) Chase, 101, died Tuesday February 9, 2010 at Beaumont Nursing Home in Northbridge. She was the wife of William H. Chase who died in 1976.
Mrs. Chase was born on December 28, 1908 in Goff's Falls, New Hampshire. She was the youngest and only daughter of the late William and Florence (Henry) Jones. She was predeceased by three brothers; Albert, Lester, and Raymond Jones, and by her three step-children; Harold and Robert Chase, and Lois (Chase) Roberts.
Mrs. Chase is survived by one nephew, William Jones in W. Palm Beach, FL, many step grandchildren, including Stephen Chase in Upton, MA and several grandnephews and grandnieces, and step great grandchildren.
Mrs. Chase was a graduate of Farmington Normal School in Farmington, Maine, and continued her education at Plymouth Teachers College in Plymouth, New Hampshire. She taught elementary school students in New Hampshire until she relocated to Uxbridge, MA to care for her aunt where she met Mr. Chase and they were married on December 7, 1956 and moved into their home in Northbridge.
Mrs. Chase was a born educator, with a quick wit, a wealth of compassion, and the capacity to inspire the best in people, as she lovingly shared her wisdom and faith.
Mrs. Chase was a member of the Rockdale Congregational Church for over 42 years, where she leaves many friends. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, played the piano, worked with the Women's Fellowship, and visited those who were unable to attend church.
She enjoyed music, writing poetry, word games, reading, playing scrabble with friends, solving crossword puzzles, drawing, reading the newspaper, and good conversations with friends and family.
She loved people of all ages, learning new things, and was very fond of cats, especially Marty, and Blackie. Her many kindnesses, and sound wisdom will long be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of her life will be held on March 27, 2010 at 1PM in the Rockdale Congregational Church, 46 Fowler Rd. Northbridge, 01534.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rockdale Congregational Church, 46 Fowler Road, Northbridge, MA 01534.
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