Jesse William Chaffee, age 91, of Elkland, PA
Jesse William Chaffee, age 91, of Elkland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
Born January 26, 1932 in Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bessie (Sabin) Chaffee.
Jesse was a proud worker for the WAG Railroad. He enjoyed puzzles, reading, tinkering and building things. He was a simple man who loved his family, his grandkids and his animals.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 43 years, Annie (Gynnip) Chaffee; his children, Janet (David) Shuck of Whittier, CA, Jessica (Earl) Shaefer of Elkland, Virginia Doucette of St. Catharines, Ontario and Paul Bethlehem of Elkland; four grandsons, Garrett Shuck, Nick Chaffee and Patrick and William Doucette and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Chaffee and four sisters, Beatrice Griffiths, Alice Smeal, Ada Rupert and Pruella “Sue” Casper.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Wednesday, Dec. 13th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Ed Siddle officiating. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.
In place of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, 725 Gee Rd., Tioga, PA 16946. www.kenyonfuneralhome.com.