Ralph Chaldler

Ralph L. Chandler, 86, of 538 Campbell Mill Road in Mason died on April 8, 2002 at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Chandler was born on September 12, 1915 in Presque Isle, Maine the son of the late Harvey and Georgia (Levesque) Chandler. He was a machinist for Manney Maxwell & Moore in Watertown, MA during World War II and then later became a custodian for the Arlington School District. In 1936 he built a cottage in Mason where he enjoyed spending his summers. He retired in 1964 and became a permanent residence of Mason. Family members include; one son and his wife, Carl and Mary Chandler of Mason; one daughter Mrs. Alfred (Carol) Somers of Naples, Florida; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Chandler was predeceased by his wife, Catherine (Murphy) Chandler on November 26, 2000 and by a sister, Ruth Bird. There will be no services. Interment will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle, Maine at a later date.