Obituaries

Thomas R. Chesley Sr.

Thomas R. Chesley Sr. CLAREMONT — Thomas R. Chesley Sr., of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died Jan. 24, 2022, in the Myrtle Beach hospital. He was born in Windsor, Vermont, June 20, 1934, son of Thomas and Odelite Chesley, and had been a long-term Claremont, New Hampshire, area resident. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Tom was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Windsor for 30+ years. He enjoyed golfing, stock cars and bicycles. He also was #1 in New Hampshire for NBL BMX bicycles at the age of 53 in the over-age-25 group. He had been wintering in Myrtle Beach for the last 20+ years and with his wife, Maxine, until she passed in 2015. Members of his family include Thomas R. Chesley Jr., Melbourne, Florida; Michael A. Chesley, Candia, New Hampshire; Bruce Chesley, Wilmington, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Tonya Chesley, Crystal Armentrout, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by a brother, Edward; and three sisters, Anna, Jane and Betty. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visiting hours or services. You are invited to share a memory of Tom with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com.

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