John M. Chiasson

Waltham – Mr. John M. Chiasson, of Waltham, died at home on Thursday, January 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was 96.

John was born in Terre Noire, Nova Scotia on August 23, 1923. He was one of seven children born to the late Thomas and Mary Agnes (Burns) Chiasson.

His family came to the United States from Canada when John was three years old and made Waltham their home. He had been a lifelong resident ever since. During World War II he served with the United States Navy in the Pacific.

In June, 1955 he married his sweetheart, Helen L. LeBlanc, in Saint Joseph's Church in Waltham where they remained parishioners until its closing. After that they joined Our Lady's Parish. The pair had met at a dance at the French-American Victory Club in Waltham where John was a longtime member and where his father served as the club's third president.

Until his retirement he worked as a truck driver for the City of Waltham. John had a lifelong interest in short-wave radios where he connected with people around the country and around the world.

Of all of his hobbies and activities that kept him busy, nothing brought a bigger smile to his face than a visit from family—especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Helen, he also leaves his children, Joseph M. Chiasson (Arlene Crowley) of Beacon Falls, Connecticut, Thomas P. Chiasson of Waltham, John M. Chiasson, Jr. of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Laura A. Tieri (Robert) of Woburn and Paul D. Chiasson (Kathleen) of Bethel, Maine; his grandchildren, Kara, Mark, Matthew, and Jake Chiasson; his siblings, Joseph Chiasson of Arizona, Esther Bigham of Fairhaven, Jeanette Fitzgerald of Walpole and Mary Chates of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

John was also the brother of the late Thomas Chiasson and Margaret Ouellette.

Family and friends will honor and remember John's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Monday, January 27th from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private.