Gerald J. CHASSE

KENNEBUNK - Gerald J. (Hunter) Chasse, 92, died Monday, Sept.12, 2005 at Kennebunk Nursing Center after a long illness.He was born on June 24, 1913 in Skowhegan, the son of Edward (Hunter) Chasse and Georgianna Labonte.He attended St. Laurent Prep School and St. Laurent College in Montreal where he was a gifted athlete, lettering in hockey, baseball, track and tennis. He received the MVP Award his junior year. He was an athlete throughout his life.He married Lillian Lessard on May, 30, 1937. They resided in Skowhegan, Kennebunk, Sanford and Wells, and retired to Hollywood, Fla. after wintering there for many years.During World War II, Gerald built Liberty Ships as a welder and ship fitter at the South Portland Shipyard.Throughout his life, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was happiest when helping others, whether one needed a lawn mowed or you needed a new roof. He loved his friends and family.He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years of Kennebunk; a son, James P. Chasse of Haverill, Mass.; two daughters, Patricia A. Chasse of Wells, and Carolyn Chasse Nieves of Huntingtown, Md.; five grandchildren, Mark Chasse Olson of Dedham, Mass., Jennifer Olson Hann of Millis, Mass., James A. Chasse, Michael P. Chasse, and Nicole Chasse, all of Haverill, Mass.; and three great - grandchildren, Casey Hann, and Jonathan and Sarah Chasse.The family wishes to thank the Staff at the Kennebunk Nursing Center for their compassionate care and concern.There will be no visiting hours. There will be a celebration of his life with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Eldridge Road, Wells, on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan, Maine on Sunday at 11 a.m.