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Donald William Chase
April 7, 1943 ~ April 20, 2015 (age 72) 72 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Kenath O. Traegde
May 21, 2015 9:32 AM
Donald was my literature teacher in the Tyngsboro School System from the 6th grade (1966 in Rodenbush School in Westford) and on into high school. He had a mastery of the art and was always devoted to teaching us every session. He had the distinction of being the only teacher ever to give me a disciplinary after school session that was later retracted when all of the female students came to my support in the 7th grade at Lakeview School. He was loved by all He had a special devotion to his students.
I had a particularly intimate session with him that I will never forget. I just turned 11 years old at the time and I lost both parents as a child at 10 years. I was so distraught and I trusted him to keep everything confidential. I broke down in his office and he comforted me back into serenity. I'll never forget it. It helped me turn around an incredibly difficult time and get very interested in school. I have never told anyone this story. Not even my guardian parents John & Ellen Trearchis or classmates. This is the first time.
I am the cousin of the Trearchises and was in the same class with George Trearchis all the way from 6th to 12th grades. I grew up in the Trearchis family in Tyngsboro since I was 10 years old. I came from Burlington, MA and had attended elementary school there up until 1966.
Some other notables in the Class of 1973 were Jeanne Denomee, Donald Rand, Rich Lannon, Diane Johnson, Kevin Knox, William Lamb, Gary Hatfield, and many others.
I remember him finishing his masters degree while I was in high school. He spoke about it a number of times.
I will never forget what he did for me. The least I can do is give you some consoling and I hope this message brings a little more happiness into your life.
Ken Traegde
I had a particularly intimate session with him that I will never forget. I just turned 11 years old at the time and I lost both parents as a child at 10 years. I was so distraught and I trusted him to keep everything confidential. I broke down in his office and he comforted me back into serenity. I'll never forget it. It helped me turn around an incredibly difficult time and get very interested in school. I have never told anyone this story. Not even my guardian parents John & Ellen Trearchis or classmates. This is the first time.
I am the cousin of the Trearchises and was in the same class with George Trearchis all the way from 6th to 12th grades. I grew up in the Trearchis family in Tyngsboro since I was 10 years old. I came from Burlington, MA and had attended elementary school there up until 1966.
Some other notables in the Class of 1973 were Jeanne Denomee, Donald Rand, Rich Lannon, Diane Johnson, Kevin Knox, William Lamb, Gary Hatfield, and many others.
I remember him finishing his masters degree while I was in high school. He spoke about it a number of times.
I will never forget what he did for me. The least I can do is give you some consoling and I hope this message brings a little more happiness into your life.
Ken Traegde
A candle was lit by Kenath O. Traegde
on May 21, 2015 9:03 AM
Message from Dick and Nancy Drummond
May 2, 2015 10:14 PM
Sharon and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dick and Nancy Drummond
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dick and Nancy Drummond
A candle was lit by Lori
on April 27, 2015 3:00 PM
Message from George & Trudi Driscoll -
April 26, 2015 8:28 PM
Sharon, Eric and Chase family;
George and I add our deepest sympathy at this time of the loss of Donald, our prayers and thought s are with you all. Sincerely - Trudi & George Driscoll
George and I add our deepest sympathy at this time of the loss of Donald, our prayers and thought s are with you all. Sincerely - Trudi & George Driscoll
Message from Joanie Molinari
April 26, 2015 8:02 PM
I just heard the terrible news. I would of come to the wake. Don was such a sweet, kind and generous man with a big warm heart and wonderful smile. He will be dearly missed
A candle was lit by Joanie Molinari
on April 26, 2015 8:00 PM
A candle was lit by Marie A Philippon
on April 25, 2015 6:06 PM
Message from Marie Anita Philippon
April 25, 2015 6:06 PM
A colleague and a friend: Don will be dearly missed.
Heartfelt sympathy to the Chase family and to the countless friends that have been deeply touched by his passing. May the love and memories you hold in your heart sustain you and bring you comfort.
Heartfelt sympathy to the Chase family and to the countless friends that have been deeply touched by his passing. May the love and memories you hold in your heart sustain you and bring you comfort.
Message from Ed Carey
April 25, 2015 1:20 PM
My condolences to the Chase family. Don was a former teacher and co-worker of mine. I would see him each year when I did inspections in the Methuen area. Always enjoyed talking to him and sharing stories. He was a great guy and will be missed.
A candle was lit by The Garabedian Family
on April 25, 2015 1:06 PM
A candle was lit by Becky Castellez
on April 25, 2015 11:28 AM
Message from Jan (O'Brien) McManus
April 25, 2015 8:55 AM
Don was one of the icons at Tyngsborough High School. He was a wonderful English teacher and a great colleague.
Jan (O'Brien) McManus
Jan (O'Brien) McManus
A candle was lit by Frannie Chambers
on April 24, 2015 9:19 PM
Message from Gail & Stephen
April 24, 2015 7:34 PM
We will miss you at New England Seafood, we loved listening to all your
stories, May God be watching over you and your family, rest in peace .......................
stories, May God be watching over you and your family, rest in peace .......................
A candle was lit by Don we will miss you seeing you at New England Seafood,
on April 24, 2015 7:32 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by Maureen Baril
on April 24, 2015 7:03 PM
Message from James Hugh Morris, Charleston, SC
April 24, 2015 10:21 AM
Sharon and family:
I spoke at length with Donald at the high school reunion as if we had just seen each other yesterday. I knew and played with him and David when I went to St. Andrews Church across from his house. What a great man, easy to talk with and a great humility and a wonderful sense of humor. I only wish I could have spent more time getting to know him. My condolence to you and your family at this trying time. Regards, Jim Morris
I spoke at length with Donald at the high school reunion as if we had just seen each other yesterday. I knew and played with him and David when I went to St. Andrews Church across from his house. What a great man, easy to talk with and a great humility and a wonderful sense of humor. I only wish I could have spent more time getting to know him. My condolence to you and your family at this trying time. Regards, Jim Morris
A candle was lit by Glenn and Patti D'Agata
on April 24, 2015 9:33 AM
Message from Jerry Barberio
April 24, 2015 9:10 AM
I'll miss our lively discussions, I'll miss my friend. All my prayers and condolences to Sharon, Erik and the family.
A candle was lit by Jerry Barberio
on April 24, 2015 9:05 AM
Message from Leonard Donovan
April 24, 2015 8:01 AM
Condolences to Sharon & Family I really enjoy our times on the Reunions.
Love and Peace
Love and Peace
A candle was lit by KEN AND MARLYS WILLS
on April 23, 2015 5:54 PM
A candle was lit by Philip Joseph Looney
on April 23, 2015 5:25 PM
A candle was lit by Max Sheehan and his mom
on April 23, 2015 3:53 PM
A candle was lit by Raquel Liriano
on April 23, 2015 2:12 PM
A candle was lit by The Wilcock Family, Wakefield Mass
on April 23, 2015 1:36 PM
Message from Tracy Grygiel
April 23, 2015 11:49 AM
Love and prayers to the Chase family during this difficult time.
A candle was lit by Tracy Grygiel
on April 23, 2015 11:48 AM
A candle was lit by John and Karen Regan
on April 23, 2015 9:46 AM
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