Philip Charles Chaffee

Philip Charles Chaffee, 63, of Palmer, MA passed away June 22, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 18, 1961, in Palmer, MA and was raised and lived in Monson, MA for most of his life until he returned to Palmer in 2006.  He was the son of Charles H. and Gloria O. (Elsworth) Chaffee.

Phil was a heavy equipment operator most of his life.  He was a member of the IOUE Local 98.  After 13 years with Palmer Paving, he went on to become a trainer for the Local rising to President Business Manager.  Phil retired in Oct. of 2021. 

Phil loved fishing and hunting. He loved to cook and made varieties of specialties including his famous soups, kielbasas, jerkies and sausages.  

Besides his parents, Philip was predeceased by his two brothers, Earl and David Chaffee.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years of marriage, but together for 50 years, Jamie (LeBlanc) Chaffee, his two sons Daniel Chaffee and Brian Chaffee (Carrie).  He will be missed by his siblings Judith Hinchey (Joe), Marie Stockwell (Ray), Donald Chaffee (Joanne) and his in-laws, Michelle Slozak (Stephen), Cheryl Jacobs (Thomas), Andre LeBlanc (Tammy) Charlene Meacham (Donald) and Yvette McDonald. He will be greatly missed by Judy and Suly Sullivan. His buddy David and his hunting and fishing buddy John Lizak.   He will be missed by many. At his request burial will be private and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.