James "Jim" Chaffee's obituary , Passed away on November 21, 2025 in Marlborough, Massachusetts

James "Jim" Chaffee

April 25, 1947 - November 21, 2025 (78 years old)

Marlborough, Massachusetts

James "Jim" Chaffee's obituary , Passed away on November 21, 2025 in Marlborough, Massachusetts

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William R. Short & Son Funeral Home

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James "Jim" Chaffee

April 25, 1947 - November 21, 2025 (78 years old)

Marlborough, Massachusetts

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James Chaffee Obituary

The passing of James Chaffee of Marlborough, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 21, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Chaffee to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth W. Chaffee and June Chaffee (Wirths); and his significant other David V. Marino of Marlborough. He is survived by: his brothers, Kenneth F. Chaffee (Linda) and Jeffrey L. Chaffee; his nieces and nephews, Kenneth B. Chaffee (Jennifer) of Summerville, PA, Christopher R. Allen, Susan E. Montag (Tom) of Brookville, PA, Jennifer Tehan (John) of Willington, CT, Dawn Hancock (Douglas), Elizabeth J. Szatkowski (John) of Maynard, MA and Meredith L. Button (Thomas) of Standish, ME.; and his close friends, Kevin Schneider, Carter Schneider, Kourafas, Amanda Kourafas of Marlborough, MA, Janet, Eric Rutan of Melrose, MA, Douglas Palino, Elaine McDonald of Berlin, MA, Christopher and Shelley Keene of Shrewsbury, MA. He is also survived by several grand-nephews and nieces, and several great grand-nephews and nieces.

Memorial donations in Jim's name may be made to: Serlingpa Meditation Center, 514 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, Attn: Ms. Erin Phillips.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
William R. Short & Son Funeral Home



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