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Walter Chaffey January 18, 1928 - March 7, 2025

Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Friday, March 7, 2025 Walter Chaffey of Musgravetown age 97 years.

Predeceased by his parents, James and Mildred Chaffey; his wife, Phyllis nee Palmer; daughter, Brenda (Eric) Greening; brothers, Baxter (Margaret), Edmund (Jessie).

Left with fond and loving memories his sons, Wayne (Delores), Claude (Lisa); grandchildren, Braden Chaffey, Neil Brown (Nicole), Steven Brown (Natasha), Rodney Greening, Stacey (Shawn) Ellis; great grandchildren, Cameron Ellis, Joey Ellis; and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Lethbridge on Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025 at Heritage United Church in Musgravetown.  Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery in Musgravetown. In his memory donations may be made to Feral Felines.

The family would like to thank his special homecare worker Debbie Dawe for the wonderful care you provided to Walter.  Also, the family would like to thank the staff of the Clarenville Retirement Center and the staff of the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital for your care and professionalism.

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    Toby and Ivy Saint says
    March 8, 2025 at 10:25 am

    Sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. He was probably the oldest person in Musgravetown. I remember him well going back to his days at the Post Office, RIP Walter.

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    Winston Dodge says
    March 8, 2025 at 10:33 am

    my thoughts go back to the time MY WIFE AND i were servicing in Musgravetown as Salvation Army officers. Walter was a good friend and a beautiful Christian Man. He lived the part, and every time I met him we would have a great chat. To the family we will keep you on our prayers.
    Majors Winston and Cora Dodge.

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    Paul Wilson says
    March 8, 2025 at 10:35 am

    Wayne and Claude, So sad to hear of your dad‘s passing. He seemed like a very special guy every time I talked to him , glad to have known him. my condolences. Paul Wilson.

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      Bob, Bernice, Nick and the Chafe Family says
      March 8, 2025 at 8:35 pm

      To Wayne, Delores, Claude, Lisa and Families, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Chaffey.

      You are all so blessed to have had him in your lives and I/we pray that the love of your Family and Friends and the many fond memories help you all through this most difficult time.

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    Aus & Carol says
    March 8, 2025 at 10:47 am

    So sorry for your loss

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    Clyde & Ruth Harris says
    March 8, 2025 at 12:12 pm

    Condolences to the family.

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    Eric Gulliford ( Junior) says
    March 8, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    Deepest condolences to the Chaffey family on the death of Walter. Everyone in the Musgravetown area knew Walter or Walt as he was affectionately known. I remember him well as Postmaster at the Postoffice and as Lay Reader at Musgravetown United Church. Best wishes to the family as you celebrate his long life and his great contribution to the town of Musgravetown and the Church in paricular..

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    Joan brown says
    March 8, 2025 at 2:14 pm

    Claude and family, sending condolences on the passing of your father.He lived a long , good life, and May he now rest in peace!!!!Joan Brown

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    Janice Winsor says
    March 8, 2025 at 4:19 pm

    Condolences to Walter’s family. He was the last of our father’s cousins, of whom he often spoke. We remember him as the postmaster many years ago. …Jan and Rosalind (Alvin and Winnie Holloway)

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    Len and Theresa Barbour says
    March 8, 2025 at 5:05 pm

    To Wayne and Claude , Sorry to hear about your father , our thoughts and prayers are with you

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    Roger and Marge Fitzgerald says
    March 8, 2025 at 8:38 pm

    Deepest sympathy to Walter’s family. Don’t think I have ever gone to Musgravetown Post Office and not thought of Walter who was one of the most thoughtful caring postmasters that ever served in a rural post office. I remember attending his retirement party and have repeated many times, the humorous stories he told about his years working at the post office and dealing with some of the local residents. RIP Walter.

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    Betty & Ray & family says
    March 9, 2025 at 8:47 am

    Our condolences to the Chaffey Family on Mr. Chaffey passing.
    Both him & Mrs. Chaffey were great neighbours.
    RIP Mr. Chaffey

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    Lily (Chaffey) Sampson says
    March 9, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Wayne & family, Rodney, Stacy & family, Claude & family, I wish I could be there. But my love to you all. RIP dear Uncle. Lily & Jim❤️

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    Ruby Power(Saint) says
    March 10, 2025 at 9:38 am

    My condolences to the Chaffey families. I knew Walter very well, growing up in Musgravetown. A vey punctual Post Master. He lived a good and long life. RIP Walter.

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    John Adams says
    March 16, 2025 at 12:46 pm

    Claude/Lisa and Chaffey Family
    Madeline and I extend our most sincere condolences to you at this time. Cherish the multitude of wonderful memories you have of a great man for these memories will remain with you forever. Take care and God Bless.
    John & Madeline Adams
    (Formally King’s Cove)

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