Raymond Carl Chase, Sr.

WEBSTERVILLE - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Carl Chase Sr., age 82, a longtime resident of Websterville, Vermont, on Jan. 7, 2016, surrounded by his family.
Raymond (Mutt) Chase was born in East Barre, Vermont, to Brydon and Gladys (Taplin) Chase. He enlisted in the United States Army at the young age of 17. Ray was a corporal in the U.S. Army with the 40th Infantry Division and served two tours in Korea. Ray was also stationed in Alabama where he met the southern belle who would capture his heart, Ann (Rebel) Bayne. They married April 30, 1955, and celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Ray worked for 40-plus years in the granite industry and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 790 and the American Legion Post 10. Ray was the commander of the VFW Post 790 for four years.
Anybody who knew Mutt would vouch for his love of horseshoes; at his peak he was a force to be reckoned with. He passed his love of the game to his children (even his girls).
His greatest pride and joy were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Ann (Bayne) Chase, of Websterville, and his children: Donald and Judy (Pelkey) Chase, of East Montpelier, Vermont, Raymond Carl Chase Jr., of East Barre, Vermont, Deborah (Chase) and Randy Smith, of Newport, Vermont, David Chase, of Websterville, Gary and Stephanie (Habbep) Chase, of North Haverhill, New Hampshire; as well as 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lillian Clark, and a brother, Elwin and Anne Chase.
Ray was predeceased by his daughter, Anita Beauchesne, and several brothers and sisters.
A graveside service and a celebration of his life will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.