Beverly Mae Chaffee, 85, formerly a longtime resident of Court Street and more recently of Barre Street, Montpelier died at her home on January 17, 2016. She was born on February 20, 1930 in Barton, VT the daughter of Merton and Myrtle (Robertson) Ashe and attended schools in Barton. Bev was married to Reuben G. "Slim" Chaffee on July 8, 1950 in Barton. They lived in Barton for a period of time and moved to Montpelier in 1957. Bev was very active with the American Legion Post # 10 Ladies Aux., and the VFW #792 Ladies Aux. She helped establish the VFW Junior Girls Unit and was its' leader for many years. She was a wonderful and caring Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. Caring for her family was her greatest joy. She was a housekeeper for several other families. Slim and Bev provided janitor service for commercial buildings after his retirement. For the last several years Bev enjoyed being a "Greeter" at Walmart in the Berlin Mall. Her beautiful smile and friendly greeting there are remembered by many. Bev was very patriotic. She loved to share stories of meeting the troop train in WWII even though her mother thought she was too young to be at the train station unescorted. Bev also loved music, dancing and animals. All the cats on Court St always got a good meal at Bev's place. Bev was a positive influence on many children who came into her life. They seemed to be drawn to her. Bev was an an avid walker and wore out many, many pairs of "tennis shoes" as she walked "overstreet" in Montpelier. Bev is survived by two daughters, Doreen Lane of Berlin; Darcy Greenslit of Montpelier and a son, Clifford P. Chaffee and his wife, Vicki of Xenia, Ill; seven grandchildren, Tonya & Samantha Allen; Tyler; Lyndsey; and Jamie Greenslit; and Douglas and Timothy Chaffee; great grandchildren, Mark and his fiance Naomi; Jacob; Gabi; Mitchell; Faith; Caleb; Abby; Connor; and Addi; and a great great-grandson, Tucker. Bev is also survived by a sister, Althea Gillis of Colchester, VT, many nieces and nephews and many special friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Slim, son-in-law, Konny Greenslit; son-in-law James Lane; sisters, Barbara, Helen brothers, Earl, Harold, Merton Jr. and Howard. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11: 00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church. A celebration of Life and Memorial reception will follow at the American Legion on Main Street, Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be sent to Project Independence, 81 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641 or to Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601. On-line condolences may be sent to www.guareandsons.com