Clara Holland Chase, 98, passed away peacefully the evening of May 5 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta. Born on Feb. 1, 1917 in Andover, Mass., she was the daughter of Emma Jane and Chester White Holland. She attended Abbot Academy and Erskine College.
Before moving to Maine in 2011, she lived for many years in Bethesda, Md., where she was a Red Cross volunteer at the National Naval Medical Center, and was a member of the Burning Tree Garden Club and the Navy Wives Club.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Elwood Norton Chase II, Capt., USN (Ret).
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susann and John Hochstein; daughter, Carolyn Harting; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A time of visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m., Fri., May 8 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. A funeral will be held at the Arlington National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cove’s Care Fund (which goes toward the education of Cove’s Edge nurses and staff), ℅ Development Office, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
