Mrs. Marjorie Chase of East St. Johnsbury passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided since August of 2012. Her husband, Ralph F. Chase, the love of her life, passed away April 13 earlier this year. Marjorie was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt. on June 13, 1922, and grew up on Portland Street, the daughter of Horace and Myrtle (Johnson) Camp. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1941. On May 14, 1943 she married Ralph Chase; this year would have marked their 70th anniversary. Marjorie, as many 'Rosie the Riveters' did during WWII, worked and volunteered in many capacities to support the country including The Red Cross and U.S.O. Upon Ralph's return from the war the Chases made their home in East St. Johnsbury where they raised their family of three children. She was an active member of the Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury and the Womens' Fellowship. She also was a member of the east village's Ladies Home Dem and volunteered at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. She is survived by son her David Chase and wife Pamela of East St. Johnsbury, her son Michael Chase of Maine; seven grandchildren: David's son Ched Chase and wife Stephanie; Pamela's two sons Karl and wife Sandy and Matthew Scott; Michael's two children Shelley and Jeffrey Chase, Patricia's two sons Charles and William Pilette; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Patricia Pilette and a sister Nettie Camp. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in East St. Johnsbury village Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Third Congregational Church. The Rev. Ann Hockridge, will officiate. Burial will be in May at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. Contributions, made in Marjorie's memory and payable to 'Third Congregational Church', may be sent care of Carol Austin Brisson, PO Box 77, East St. Johnsbury VT 05838.