Walter Raymond Chace

Walter Raymond Chace, 83, of Attleboro, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. Born on July 26, 1932 in Mansfield, MA, he was the son of the late George Chace and the late Fanny (Booth) Chace.A resident of Attleboro for the past ten years, he previously resided in Mansfield, MA. Walter proudly and honorably served our country in the United States Army. He worked as a Machine Operator for Charles A. Richardson, Inc. in Mansfield, MA for thirty years before retiring, and was a dedicated volunteer Firefighter with the Mansfield Fire Department for sixteen years. Walter loved many things in life: his family, first and foremost; reading; fishing, hunting; camping; and working on search-puzzles. He always took great delight in ham radios and as a ham radio operator. He is survived by his cherished children: Kathleen E. (Chace) Marsella of Attleboro, MA; Ann L. Chace of Attleboro, MA; Allen Chace of Attleboro, MA; and Robert Chace of Norton, MA. He was the beloved grandfather of James, Deborah, Leah, Allison, and twins: Hanna and Haylei; and the brother of Robert Chace of Attleboro, MA. He leaves many nieces and nephews, and his extended family.Walter was the loving father of the late James Edward Chace.Visitation has respectfully been omitted. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Walter's memory to either the Massachusetts Humane Society, Inc. at masshumane@aol.com , or to the Wounded Warriors Project at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200