Ronnie Childs Chase Sr.

Ronnie C. Chase, 70 of Brattleboro, VT passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. He was born in York, ME on April 4, 1946; the son of the late Arthur Chase and Bernadine (Childs) Sanderson.

Ronnie was educated in the Brattleboro school system, graduating from Brattleboro High School, Class of 1966. He was employed as a Burner Technician for Barrows & Fisher Oil in Brattleboro, until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and baseball, playing softball, vacationing in Maine, watching Westerns, including John Wayne and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, Ronnie C. Chase, Jr. and his partner Allie Britton of Keene, NH and Ryan L. Chase of Brattleboro; two daughters, Michelle Chase and her partner Mike Rouleau of Swanzey, NH and Joyce Chase and her partner Nathan of Brattleboro; a brother, Robert Chase of Brattleboro; a sister, Darlene Forbes of Brattleboro; thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild; as well as many niece, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the American Legion, 32 Linden St, Brattleboro, VT. The KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME, Brattleboro, VT is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Windham County Humane Society, 916 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301.