Myrtle Louise Chaffey

Eastport – Myrtle Louise (Lingley) Chaffey, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2009. Myrtle was the wife of the late Herbert Carleton Chaffey. She was born February 12, 1920 in Eastport to Robert and Myrtle (Robinson) Lingley. Myrtle grew up in Eastport during its heyday. She wiled away many hours learning to crochet, knit, cook, can and garden under the tutelage of her mother. As a young woman, she and her innumerable girlfriends spent many memorable hours attending dances held for the young soldiers home on leave during World War II. She was avidly pursued and successfully courted by young Herbie Chaffey. They were married July 17, 1941 while Herbie was home on leave. When the war was over, Myrtle and Herbie set up housekeeping in Eastport. Myrlte was the consummate homemaker, wife, and mother. She took great pride and delight in caring for her husband and sons. During her 63 years of marriage to Herbie, they celebrated many personal milestones including the marriages of two sons, births of grandchildren, and not only silver and gold anniversaries, but their 63rd anniversary on July 17, 2004. Myrtle was also active outside the home. She was a member of the Blakey Memorial United Methodist Church, an active member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and owned and operated her own florist shop. In later years she continued to use her creative talents exhibiting her work in local fairs and creating a wide variety of heirloom crafts for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She touched the hearts of many people and will be deeply missed, but fondly remembered by all. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert; and her brothers Lawrence and his wife Kath and Paul and his wife Marie. She is survived by her sons and their wives Robert and Jane Chaffey and Richard and Ruth Chaffey. Myrtle is also survived by her grandchildren Michelle and her husband Rob Walker, Bobie-Jayne and her husband Paul Mitchell, Robert Michael, and Sarah and her husband Chris Jordan. She was also great-grandmother to Brittney, Tiffany, Howard, Blayne, Cameron, Nicole, and Owen. In addition, she was the great-great grandmother to Cassandra, Jacob, Alex and Teddy. Myrtle is also survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia Chaffey; a very special life-long friend, Hattie Stuart; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. At Myrtle’s request there will be no visiting hours or service. Burial and committal will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Homes, Calais & Eastport.


Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Blakey Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 104, Eastport, ME 04631.


Cemetery:
Hillside Cemetery
High Street
Eastport, ME 04631 (map/driving directions)