Obituary: Alfred Chandler,

Alfred J. Chandler, 89, of Wrentham, passed away Oct. 4, 2013 at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. 

He was husband of Mary R. (Cazzarini) Chandler to whom he was wed for 59 years.

Born in Attleboro Jan. 2, 1924, he was son of the late Alcide L. and Catherine E. (Houlihan) Chandler.

He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1942 and served his country as a medic in the United States Army during WWII. Upon being honorably discharged from the service and with the help of the GI Bill, he was able to further his education and graduate from Burdett College with a degree in accounting.

Mr. Chandler worked at the Foxboro Company for more than 30 years, rising to the rank of order editor. He later began a second career as a handyman for 20 years working mostly in Marshfield.

Alfred was known by various nicknames including; “Hap”, “Brud”, “Al” and “Brother.” He entertained himself with bowling, golf, fishing as well as building scenery for stage productions performed by the Kingwood Players, the Norton Singers and the Chaminade Opera Group.

In addition to his wife, Alfred is survived by his daughter Pauline E. Brennan-Chandler of West Bridgewater; his siblings Patricia A. O’Malley and her husband Richard of Mansfield, John A. Chandler of Westerly, R.I. and Thomas A. Chandler and his wife Sarah of Walpole; and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Catherine R. Washburn and Eleanor M. Hoogerzeil.

Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mansfield.

In lieu of flowers, Alfred’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Care of Leukemia Research/Dr. Daniel DeAngelo.