William Robert Chafe
February 4, 1939 to September 24, 2025
Obituary
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of William Robert Chafe of Petty Harbour/Maddox Cove on September 24, 2025. Bill passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and under the great care of the staff of the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Roy and Hazel (Whitten) Chafe, his brother Cecil Chafe, his sister June (Chafe) Earle, and his beloved son Howard Chafe.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 59 years Elizabeth (Pynn); sons Greg (Denise), Robert (Chris), and Jason (Julie); stepson Lance Pynn (Winnie); his grandchildren Andrea O’Gorman (Joe), Nicholas Chafe (Dragon), Connor Chafe, and Samantha Chafe; his great grandchildren Colton and Grady O’Gorman, and Karma Kobvack; and the huge Chafe family and a big circle of friends.
Bill was a legend in construction in eastern Newfoundland. He worked in the industry from the time he was a boy, and eventually became one of the founders, co-owners and president of Beaver Truss Company. There he put the roofs on thousands of houses and commercial properties across the Avalon and beyond.
He was the third eldest child of twelve, so family was always important to him. He adored his brothers and sisters and their spouses; a closer and more supportive family you could not find. His proudest achievement was the family he built with his wife Betty. He relished in all of the accomplishments of his sons and their children.
He loved hockey and baseball, and he delighted in his Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Blue Jays. He was foolish, fun loving, not one to give a serious answer to anything. He was an avid reader, a storyteller, a talker. He loved people, and, for his humour and gentle nature, people loved him back.
The family wish to thank the staff at the Emergency Department of the Health Sciences Centre, as well as the staff of Kenny’s Pond Retirement Home, and homecare worker Wendy Kallergis, for their incredible and gentle care of our husband and father in his final months.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday, September 28th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will take place at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday September 29th, 2025 at 2 pm with interment to follow from the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in honour of June Earle or Howard Chafe.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on September 28, 2025
7-9 p.m. on September 28, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Monday September 29th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Inurnment
2:00pm, Monday September 29th
Kenmount Road Anglican Cemetery
Bett and all your families . We are at a loss for words ..we are in Calgary and just found out of Bills passing .our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. . We have many memories of our visits to Petty Harbour . Bill was always a very caring and gentle man loved hearing his stories . He will be missed by all who knew him . Rest in Peace Bill , Marion and Frank . Love and take care
Bett and all your families . We are at a loss for words ..we are in Calgary and just found out of Bills passing .our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. . We have many memories of our visits to Petty Harbour . Bill was always a very caring and gentle man loved hearing his stories . He will be missed by all who knew him . Rest in Peace Bill Marion and Frank . Love and take care Bett and your family .
Oh my Cousins and Bills Family for sure. Here in Toronto now with a tear in my eyes. To your all, sadness in the passing of a love one will always be there but the LOVE and Strength in Family will always Rise To The Top. My Deepest and Sincere Consdolence go to you All.
Our heartfelt condolences to Betty and family on your loss. We have been travelling and unable to attend the wake or funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Aunt Bett; Cousins Gregory, Robert and Jason and all family members. My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Uncle Bill.
My prayers are with you all
Robert and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Your memories and the love of family and friends will get you through the upcoming days.
Dave and Melinda Anthony
Betty, Greg, Robert, Jason and families –
You have all been in my thoughts this week. I have many warm memories of Bill, and I know how deeply he’ll be missed. I’m so very sorry for your loss – sending sincere condolences to each of you.
Lynette
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Chafe when myself and his son Howard were competing at the Metrobus rodeo back in the 90’0s. Lovely man very mild mannered , pleasant and friendly just like his son Howard even tho it’s been years I have found memories of Howard and his family. God speed Mr Chafe and Howard I’m sure your together again reminiscing
Thanks
Paul Prowse
My older brother Howard, my mother Kay and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Chafe family at this time of sorrow and loss. Billy used to call our home asking about our late father Mac who passed away from dementia back in 2020. My brother and Billy’s late son Howard are the same age and would frequently be confused for each other in school. Billy was a fine gentleman who was so kind and caring. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Glenn Chafe
sorry for your loss
We are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Greg, Denise, and Nick, we’re deeply sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and the entire Chafe family. Sending our love and condolences.
Katie Mallam and Luke Gaulton
Our condolences to the Chafe family. He was a very nice man. Rest in peace Bill
To Betty and all the family my deepest condolences on your loss, never ever saw Bill without a big smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. He always used my full name when we met and that was “Rosisie Whitten”.
Rest in peace Bill.
To Bill’s family and his sisters and brothers, we send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Teresa & Gerry Edney
Condolences to his family
Sincere condolences to the Chafe family. Albert , Max and families our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
He was such a nice man and good friends with my dad.
Condolences to the family and may he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, prayers and thoughts are with all of the family at this difficult time. May he R.I.P.
To the Chafe family. So sorry to hear of Mr.Chafes passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Greg and all the Chafe family. Saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Our friendship goes back over fifty years. He was a fine gentleman and a great man to do business with. May your memories be a blessing. Sincere condolences.
Condolences to the family and Greta and her family. Sorry for your loss.
Aunt Betty, Greg, Robert , Jason and families. I’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Bills passing. Cherish your memories they will help you in the days to come. I’m sure Howard will be waiting with open arms to hold him. As our family down here holds you at this sad time. Sending love and hugs. Christine R.I.P Uncle Bill.
sorry for your lloss
Jason so sorry for your loss, we met your family a long time ago. They were the most friendly and it was such a pleasure to meet them. It sounds like he had a wonderful life and loved every minute to the fullest.
Lovely Robert and family,
I’m so incredibly sorry to hear this. I hope you are able to find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you have of him to help you through these sad days. Knows he was some b’y.
Sending love.
Aunt Betty, Greg, Robert, Jason and extended family members. We are so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill made every event more joyful, every room more welcoming, and every conversation easy. We have many fond memories and will always keep them close to our heart. Sending our thoughts and prayers from afar.
Aunt Betty, Greg, Jason and extended family members. We are so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill made every event more joyful, every room more welcoming, and ever conversation easy. We have many fond memories and will always keep them close to our heart. Sending our thoughts and prayers from afar.
RIP Mr. Chafe. Now you are reunited with Howard. Sincerest condolences to the Chafe family. Hold on to the cherished memories of which they are many.
Betty & Family & all of Bill’s Brothers & Sisters. We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing,. Thinking of you all at this very sad time and sending our sincere condolences.
To Aunt Beth, Robert, Jason, Gregory and all the Chafe family, We’re so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. We’re thinking of you all and sending our deepest condolences.
Much love and care to you and your family Robert.
Thinking of you all
To all of the Chafe family, I’m so very sorry to be reading this today..I hadn’t seen Bill for a long time, had he been ill? Please accept my sincerest condolences & sympathies on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace, sincerely, Barbara F. Richards.
Hi Jason and family iam so sorry to hear about the death of your father may god bless you and your family
Edna: So sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences you and all the Chafe family on your brothers passing. . Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Betty and Family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rest in peace Bill🙏
Greg and Denise and family, Our sincere condolences on your dad’s passing. Your dad was a true gentleman and we know you guys will miss him dearly. He was so proud of his boys! Cherish his memory..
Betty, Robert, Greg, Jason and all the family. I’m so sorry to learn of Bills passing. I spent many enjoyable hours hanging out with June at your home. in Petty Harbour and Goulds. Bill always had a welcoming smile and we always enjoyed a few stories, jokes, and lots of laughter.. He was a wonderful person and I’m sure he will be missed. Think of him as sharing a few stories with Howard, June and other loved ones with whom he is now reunited. May he rest in peace and rise in Glory.
RIP Bill.
Love you always.