NEW HAMPTON, NH – Chester Harold Morley, Jr., 88, of New Hampton, formerly of Lynn and Westfield, MA passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Born on April 20, 1924, in Lynn, MA, he was the son of Chester H. and Esther M. (Reardon) Morley, Sr.Chester was raised in Lynn attending local schools. After graduating high school, Chester joined the Army’s 10th Mountain Division Ski Troopers and served with honor and courage during WWII. Chester was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touched.
Chester is predeceased by his sister, Phyllis Kerry of Lynn, MA; daughter, Shirley Ann Morley of Westfield, MA; and step-son, Mark Nelson of Turner’s Falls, MA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Laurette Elaine (Vatcher) Morley, of New Hampton, NH; daughters, Gail M. Roberts and husband, Wayne L. of Blandford, MA, Tina Shaida and husband Benjamin of Greenfield, MA; sons, Chester H. Morley, III and wife Sandra, of New Hampton, NH, and David Morley and wife Deborah, of Westfield, MA; step-children, Judith Kearo, of Madison, NH, Wendy Miller and husband Craig of San Jose, CA, Tammy Bresnahan and husband John of Longmeadow; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A graveside committal will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, 110 D.W. Hwy, Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chester’s name to the VNA of Meredith and Center Harbor, NH. www.mphna.org.
Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. For Chester’s Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
