Chasse, Margaret E (Eagan)

Margaret E. Chasse, 91, passed away in Newport, Rhode Island on May 11, 2022. Margaret was born on November 30, 1930 in Hartford, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Eagan. Margaret grew up in East Hartford, CT and graduated from “The Mount” St Joseph Academy and later earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT. She married Harold Chasse and settled in Simsbury CT where she raised her family. Most of career was spent in nonprofit accounting until she retired and settled in Newport, Rhode Island. During her retirement, she enjoyed her daily outings with her dogs along the Cliff Walk. She was a lifelong learner and participated in continuing education programs for many of her retirement years. She enjoyed traveling, especially making an annual trip to Ireland to visit extended family & enjoy her family's homeland. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth ChasseCrouse (Edward) of Folsom, CA and Jacqueline Saunders (Richard) of Broomfield, CO, 4 grandchildren (Brandon & Brent Crouse and Michael & Andrew Saunders), and 3

great-grandchildren as well as many grand-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother John J. Eagan Jr (Jeannette) of Windsor Locks, CT, their daughter Sandra E Hopper (Andrew) and her dear friend Dr. Barbara Kathe of Newport, Rhode Island. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Augustin Church, Newport, RI, on

August 2 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a private burial on August 3rd in East Hartford, CT. Donations in Margaret's name may be made to the Potter League for Animals of Middletown, Rhode Island.