Clifford B Chalke

Clifford B "Honey" Chalke, 71, of River Street, Jaffrey, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 23, 2014 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, with family by his side.

He was born on December 13, 1942 in Goffstown, NH, son of the late Richard S. and Martha A. (Maki) Chalke. He had attended schools in New Ipswich.

"Honey" had been a resident in Jaffrey for over forty years. He had previously lived in the towns of Hancock and Dublin. Formerly he was a self-employed roofer which he established in 1962. Later he and his son Ricky (Vinnious) Chalke started Chalke's Roofing, Chimney, and Concrete in Jaffrey. He started logging is his teen years. Later he went to WW Cross in Jaffrey and then to Vanguard's Manufacturing in New Ipswich. He also assisted in the development of Tru Forms Foundation in New Ipswich.

Clifford was a member of New Ipswich Athletics Association in New Ipswich where he won many trophies in Horseshoe Pitching Tournaments. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include Tiny Marrotte, Ricky (Vinnious) Chalke, Belinda L. Chalke, Tracy L. Chalke, Honey Beth Chalke, and Louis Chamberlain along with 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother Albert Chalke and his sister Beverly Taylor.

The family would like to invite friends to a Celebration of Clifford’s Life at the American Legion Post 11, on Webster Street in Jaffrey. Pastor David Tralongo will be performing the Services starting at 4:00 pm.