Bradford Wilcox Chaffee
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Bradford W. Chaffee Obituary
Bradford W. Chaffee, 84, of Naples, FL passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023.
Brad was born on October 11, 1938, to Everett W. Chaffee and Bernice Chaffee See in Bridgeport, CT. After graduating from Bullard-Havens Technical High School, he served in the Army Reserve for 10 years.
Brad began his career at Watson's Department Store delivering and servicing appliances. He joined Frigidaire in 1970 and he enjoyed a long and prosperous career. He retired in 2001 as the General Manager of Eastern Sales Operations.
In 1956 he met Dorothy Moody while working at Watson's. They married in 1957 and had two children, Brad and Pam.
In 2002, Brad and Dot moved from Dublin, OH to Longshore Lake in Naples, FL. He was active in the community, serving on the Board of Directors and as President. He was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles, liked puttering in the yard, and enjoyed tennis and long walks.
Brad was predeceased by his parents and his cherished grandmother, Mimi.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his son, Bradford H. Chaffee (Aline), his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Jay Malamphy, his grandchildren, Jay M. Malamphy, Madeline Martinez (Matt), Leigh Hicks (Evan), Kimberly Chaffee (Will), his brother Mike Chaffee (Carol), one niece, several nephews and cousins, and many dear friends.
His kind and gentle spirit will be missed by all. A memorial service is being planned and will take place in Nichols, CT. Details to be announced once arrangements are complete.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Humane Society of Naples or St. Matthew's House in Naples.