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Chester P. Griffith

12/19/1946 - 02/14/2012

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Obituary For Chester P. Griffith

Chester P. Griffith, 65 of Marshfield, formerly of Rockland died suddenly on February 14, 2012. He was born in Malden son of the late Chester and Lillian (Collings) Griffith and was raised and educated there. He had been a longtime Rockland resident before moving recently to Marshfield.

A former longtime employee of Armstrong Cork Co. in Braintree, Chet had been working for Bagnell Auto Parts in Rockland for 14 years until the time of his death. He was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Rockland.

He is survived by his step children, Raymond Seeley and his wife Jill of Rockland and Rhonda Veiga and her husband Eric of NH, his siblings, Raymond Griffith and his wife Priscilla of Plymouth, Robert Griffith of Provincetown, William Griffith and his wife Ellen of Whitman, Beverly Griffith and Linda Ducharme and her husband Sonny all of Hanover as well as 5 grandchildren. He was the former husband of Joanne Griffith.

The Griffith family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Monday, February 20, 2012 in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND from 6:00-8:00 PM. Graveside Services at Hanover Center Cemetery will be at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rockland Eagles, 29 Park St. Rockland, MA 02370.

Services

20 Feb

Visitation

18:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

  • 05/25/2021

    I met Chet in 1973. Chet, Leslie, my Husband and me all played cards togrther. Later Chet, Leslie and me went to eat at The Stoughton Diner and it was off to the Raynham Dog Track. We all had many years of fun together. Chet was an easy going, kind and loving man. I miss him and all the fun we had. May he rest in pease.

  • 05/25/2021

    so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Linda saw him all the time around rockland and at dunkins may you rip chet taken way to young to the family sorry for your loss

  • 05/25/2021

    I did not personally know Chester, however knowing how much he meant and will always mean to my cousin Sheryl and knowing how he loved and continues to love her, for that I will always be grateful. Rest In Peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    I'm sorry to hear of Chet's passing. I just saw him recently walking through the Hanover Mall holding hands with his girlfriend. He had such a smile on his face. RIP Chet

  • 05/25/2021

    Chet, you have shown me a different road to travel,and let me look at life with a smile rather than a frown! We have shared lots of good times together sitting at Nantasket Beach, stairing at the ocean sharing our hopes and dreams. Going to the Hanover Mall playing games to make each other laugh like school kids! Going to the Rockland Church every Sunday so you and I could show God our love. Now I know your in heaven looking down at all of us, as we all look up at you with love in our hearts! I as your girlfreind will always remember and love you with all my heart!! See you someday in heaven

  • 05/25/2021

    RIP Chet you will never be forgotten. It was so sad to hear of your passing. I still can't nor do I want to believe it. I've known you for 30+ years, and you were not only an amazing person but a wonderful Dad, Grandpa, Husband, and friend to all......Fly high with the Angels, and say hi to my loved ones for me.........Thoughts and Prayers to the Family

  • 05/25/2021

    I met Chet at the Hanover Bowling Allie around 1963. I knew Chet's whole family. We played cards with his Father and Mother. I knew his best friend Freddy. Chet lived with me for over 13 years. He was friends with my girlfriend Barbara, Mac and Millie also. We all had a lot of good times together. I will always remember Chet in my heart. May he rest in peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    I am so sorry to hear of the death of Chet. Chet was a good friend to my brother Freddie & we all considered him part of the family. We always called him "Chet the jet" a nickname my brother had given him because he talked so fast. Chet was such a giving person. When I was a teenager, Chet had a Camero convertible & I would ask him if I could use it. He never hesitated, just gave me the keys and I would put the top down, pick up my friends and we would "cruise around town". He also went with us on family vacations when we rented a cottage at Rexham Beach. I remember my sister "short sheeted" his bed and we all got a good laugh over it. I could go on and on, ski trips with a group from Sam's bar in Rockland, and that infectious laugh of his, when he would slap his thigh. When my brother died, Chet was there for our family. He would visit my mom at the nursing home when she was dying from cancer. She was always so happy to see him. Although I've been in FL several years, mutual friends would keep me up to date on Chet. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace "Chet the Jet"

  • 05/25/2021

    Chet was a fun-loving gentleman who had a robust laugh and an unbelievable smile. His passing is a shock and is hard to comprehend. I have so many great memories such as dancing my father-daughter dance with Chet at my wedding. The memory of his proud smiles that day will never be forgotten. May he forever rest peacefully. We'll all miss Chet-the-Jet.

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