Chester “Chet” R. Irons of East Bridgewater formerly of Randolph passed away Thursday June 3, 2010. He was 81. Chet worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service retiring after 37 years of service. He was a life member of the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers for over 50 years. Member of the Boston P.O. Employees American Legion Post # 0196 for many years and Cecil W. Frogg Post in Hyde Park. He was a member of Norfolk Union Masonic Lodge, A.F and A.M. of Randolph, and served as Worshipful Master 1973-1974. He also served as Wor. Master Quincy 22nd Lodge of Instruction from June 1980 to June 1981. Chet served in the U.S. Army during WW II and during the Korean War. After his retirement he spent many winters in Florida, where he volunteered at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Barbara A. (Archibald) Irons. His children Robert W. Irons of Halifax, Diane R. Joughin of East Bridgewater, and Joanne C. Landry of Hernando Beach, FL. Brother of Dr. Russell I. Irons of Braintree, Hazel I. McElroy of Auclaire, WI, and the late Ralph, Albert, and William Irons. Grandfather of Gregory K. Landry, Laura A. Varner, Brian A., Michael R. and Daniel J. Joughin, Jessyca R. and Bryce R. Irons. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., WHITMAN on Monday June 7th 4-8 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday in Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Main St., Bridgewater at 11 am. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Interment at Central Cemetery in East Bridgewater.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Main St., Bridgewater, MA 02324 or Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.
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