Richard Emmet ChaffeeJr Obituary
The memory of Richard Emmet ChaffeeJr (Newport, Vermont), who passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard E Chaffee Sr. and Pauline Chaffee (Blay); and his sister Diane (Lunderville). He is survived by: his wife Shirley Mae Kinnett; his son James Chaffee of Newport; his brother Ron Chaffee (Gail) of Newport; his granddaughter Molly Chaffee of Dover, NH; his brother-in-law Richard Lunderville of St Albans; and his stepchildren, Julien Therrien of Derby, Terry, Homer Sargent of Jay, Lisa, Darryl Driver of Jeffersonville and Randy Kennett of Bolton. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home (4670 Darling Hill Rd, Newport, VT 05855). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A celebration of life was held on Sunday, January 18th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the VFW Post 798 (141 Central St, Newport, VT 05855).
