Obituary of Walter James Chase

Walter James Chase, of 55 Mount Pleasant Avenue North, Saint John, NB, passed away peacefully October 15th in the presence of his beloved wife, Irene (nee Sulis) of 56 years; and his six children: Stephen (Victoria Walker), Jacqueline (John) Gallagher, Michael (Louise), Peter (Brenda), Katherine (Brent) Mallett and Andrew (Jeff Warren). Walter was a proud grandfather to Mackenzie Chase, Kaylie Chase, Brayden Chase, Jonathan Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher, Lauren Chase, Matthew Chase, Charlotte Chase, Christine Chase, Anthony Pascon and Robert Mallett. Born May 23, 1941, Saint John, NB, to Phyllis Chase (nee Day) of Ottawa and the late Walter Chase Sr. In addition to his father, Walter was pre-deceased by his infant son, Daniel; his brother, James; and sisters: Gwen and Mary. Graduating from St. Malachy’s High School in 1957, and later attending the IBM Institute in Montreal, Walter had a lengthy and rewarding career as a pioneer in IT and a Data Manager Specialist with Eastern Bakeries Ltd in Saint John. Walter was well known in recreational sports, coaching many hockey and baseball teams, and serving on the executive of Simonds Minor Hockey Association and the Saint John Minor Hockey Association. He was the co-founder of the Forest Hills Federation Baseball League and later became instrumental in the re-establishment of the South End Minor baseball League. His own personal athletic accomplishments included his high school hockey team, St Peter’s Senior Ball Team at the age of 15, and an invitation by the Major League Baseball team, Milwaukee Braves to attend their training camp – which he passed instead to get married. After putting down his glove competitively, Walter was a senior umpire in Saint John’s various baseball leagues. Walter’s athletic enjoyment extended to his dedication and support for all of his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting pursuits with many hours spent driving and cheering in the stands. In addition to sports, Walter’s life was enjoyed in his love and appreciation for the outdoors, including: hunting and fishing, leadership in the Scouts of Canada organization, the rich history of his community, his faith to his church and most truly of all, his deep love and commitment to family. Walter leaves many fond memories of life with his family - most notably: summers at the family camp in Lepreau, the many road trips for sports, picnics at Rockwood, summer excursions to PEI and time spent on Blueberry Hill, along with many family gatherings at Mount Pleasant. "Though we're apart You're part of me still" Blueberry Hill Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, 634-7424 with visitation on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A Funeral Liturgy will be on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 12:00 noon from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Walter’s memory can be made to Pro-Kids.