Chauncey “Dick” Jerome, 93, passed away on May 1, 2020 following a brief illness.
Born June 16,1926 in New Haven CT, Dick grew up in Fair Haven CT. and lived in East Haven CT, until 2015 when he and Barbara moved to Rowley MA, to be with their daughter and her family.
He served in the Navy during World War II, was a milkman at Augur's Dairy for 25 years and later worked for Wonder Bread. A talented athlete and avid golfer well into his 80’s, Dick was a member of the Dawn Patrol Golf Group and East Haven Stoners. Most of all Dick cherished his time with his family.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Barbara (Bruce) Jerome, his daughter Anne Jerome-Clarke (Jeffrey) of Rowley, granddaughter Faith Clarke-Felch (Jabe) and his great -granddaughter Tenley of Seabrook,NH. He also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
For concern of our families and friends health and well being during this crisis all services are private.
Donations in Dick’s memory can be made to Ronald MacDonald House of New Haven or St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.
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