Gerald C. Chambers

Gerald C. Chambers, of Harrison, Maine, and formerly a long time resident of West Roxbury, died Friday, March 13 at his son’s home in Harrison, Maine.  He was 95.  Gerald was born March 24, 1919 in Boston, Massachusetts, the only son of Clifton C. and Betsy (Shaw) Chambers.  Gerald worked as a salesman for a furniture store, for Black & Decker, and he volunteered for the Elks.  Gerald was a member of the Ruggles Street Church and of  Bethany Church.  He was a devoted Christian who practiced what he preached.  Gerald was the husband of the late Lillian M. (Mooskian) Chambers and the brother of the late Gertrude Gomes.  He is survived by his two daughters, Carole Chambers of Utah, and Cindy Lahey of South Grafton; his two sons, Robert Chambers of West Roxbury, and William Chambers of  Harrison, Maine; and his five grandchildren.  Visiting hours will be held Thursday, March 19th from 11 am to 2 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale.  The procession will depart the funeral home at 2 PM and proceed to the Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury for his graveside service at 2:30 PM.