Obituary: Robert Chaffee, of Dedham, Former Town Selectman

Photo via George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes.

Obituary from George F. Doherty below:

Chaffee, Robert F. Of Dedham, March 6, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Pamela G. (Wallis) Chaffee. Devoted father of Mark Andrew Chaffee, Kelly Dee, and Timothy John Chaffee all of Dedham. Grandfather of Stephen A., Allison G., Jessica R., and Finn J. Chaffee. Brother of Karen Chaffee of Westwood. Son of Rita (Clark) Chaffee of Dedham and the late Robert Chaffee.

Retired proud bus driver for the MBTA. Former Selectman for the Town of Dedham for 9 years. Vietnam War Veteran, U.S. Army. Member of the Dedham American Legion Post 18, Dedham VFW Jacob Jones Post 2017, and the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589. Longtime Coach for Dedham Little League Baseball.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. in Dedham on Wednesday, March 11 at 8 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Susanna’s Church, Dedham at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting Hours are Tuesday, March 10 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Interment Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.