Austin Carleton Chase, a.k.a. to us as “Grandpa” and “Great-Grandpa” died this week at the amazing age of 95. He gained the nickname “Gumpa” during family gatherings after Declan’s best attempts to say Great-Grandpa when he was just a tot.
We love you and we’ll miss you, Gumpa! xoxoxo
Meeting his first great-grandchild, Declan, one month old, September, 2003, at home in Little Falls, NY.
Teasing Declan, 1 yr. old, at Gumpa’s and Great-Grandma’s new residence, Alterra, Niskayuna, NY. The move brought them an hour closer to us, which meant we were able to have so many more visits with them!
A big family weekend for Gumpa last April, 2006, where he got to meet new great-granddaughters Kai Lian and Quinlan.
A photo from our last Alterra visit with Gumpa in April, 2007, playing the traditional game of “pool” with Declan who keeps changing the rules! Click on the player below to enjoy the video.
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Saying good-bye at the interment in Little Falls.
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