Chatfield, Donald Leroy

Birth Name Chatfield, Donald Leroy
Nick Name Donny
Gender male
Age at Death 90 years, 6 months, 24 days

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Social Security record
DONALD LEROY CHATFIELD
Born 18 Jul 1918, Ohio.
Died 11 Feb 2009 (P) 32960 (Vero Beach, Indian River, FL)
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Death record
CHATFIELD, Donald Leroy; 90; Roseland FL; PJ; 2009-2-14; gnut
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Find A Grave Memorial# 34062558
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DONALD LEROY CHATFIELD Donald Leroy CHATFIELD, 90, of Vero Beach, FL, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at the Sebastian River Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Chatfield was born July 18, 1918 in MacArthur, OH and moved to Vero Beach in 1978 from Ridgefield Park, NJ. He had been a Postal Supervisor for the US Postal Office for 30 years and was a veteran of WW II serving in the Air Force. Don was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club, Vero Beach Codgers, Quarterback Club, VFW and a volunteer with the VNA. He also coached soccer and basketball for his grandchildren, working tireless hours to help whoever needed a helping hand. Don was always ready to participate in any activity with his family. He loved cruising the Caribbean, fishing in the Indian River Lagoon or gambling in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. He was a devoted Fighting Indians football fan. Endless Friday nights were spent watching the game as well as enjoying his grandchildren while they performed in the band. Survivors include his children Richard (Kim) Chatfield of Sebastian, Dona (Leslie) Horton, Susan (Geno) DeLuca and Frances "Bo" (Jeff) Rhoten of Vero Beach; grandchildren Jamie (Emily) CHATFIELD, Erika (Steve) Roberts, Jay and Alyssa Zink, Todd and Troy Rhoten; great-granddaughter Katie; brother George (Nancy) CHATFIELD, sister Helen (Jack) Stephens; sister-in-law Barbara Young all of Florida; brother Jimmy (Rosemary) CHATFIELD, Gene (Nancy) Chatfield of Ohio and his good friend Ida MacDearmid. Don was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Alice Sprague CHATFIELD, wife of 56 years Alice, brothers Robert, Paul, Charles and Richard Chatfield. He will be dearly missed by all of his family as well as all of his friends that he has met through out his life. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A memorial celebration will take place at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 16, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cem. in Vero Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www. seawindsfh.com/obit.php
Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches (TC Palm) - Palm Beach, FL - 14 Feb 2009.

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Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Chatfield, John22 September 18891 June 1970
Mother Sprague, Alice Mary7 November 189130 November 1983
    Brother     Chatfield, John Robert 6 October 1910 8 November 1995
    Brother     Chatfield, Paul William 14 March 1914 26 December 1996
    Brother     Chatfield, Charles Edward Sr 21 September 1916 17 September 1993
         Chatfield, Donald Leroy 18 July 1918 11 February 2009
    Brother     Chatfield, James Lafayette 10 January 1922 3 January 2014
    Brother     Chatfield, George Leslie 20 August 1924 31 January 2014
    Sister     Chatfield, Helen Louise 1 February 1930
    Brother     Chatfield, Gene Henry 9 December 1932 after November 2021
    Brother     Chatfield, Richard Sprague 13 January 1935 28 March 1988

Families

Family of Chatfield, Donald Leroy and Switkowski, Alice W

Married Wife Switkowski, Alice W ( * 19 October 1921 + 24 December 1998 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 5 June 1943 Ridgefield Park, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA    
  Narrative

Married 56 years.

  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Chatfield, Richard Roy27 August 1948
Chatfield, Dona Alice19 February 1954
Chatfield, Susan22 April 1955
Chatfield, Frances Alice2 May 1960
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