Clifford Eugene Chausse, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeville on Monday, October 7, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

The husband of Nancy (McMahon) Chausse, Clifford was the son of the late Russell Chausse and Barbara (Lamoureaux) Sampson.

Born in Middleboro, MA on December 28, 1943, Clifford was a Middleboro High School graduate, class of 1961. He served as a member of the Army National Guard from 1961 until 1965 and went on to graduate from Lowell Technical Institute in 1975. Clifford worked as a civil engineer in the Highway Department for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for thirty-five years.  Part of his role with the state involved performing underwater bridge inspections as a master scuba diver. He retired in 2002 as the Assistant District Highway Director.

Clifford enjoyed many outdoor activities throughout his life, including playing tennis, golf, swimming, and kayaking. He also found joy in the simple pleasure of caring for his yard and keeping his many bird feeders full. He never missed a chance to tell his family how much he loved them.

In addition to his wife Nancy, Clifford is survived by his daughter Michelle Hourihan, son Eric Stewart and his wife Lynne, grandchildren Charles Hourihan Jr., Ryan Hourihan and his wife Miranda, Madeleine Stewart, Corinne Stewart, and Malcolm Stewart, great grandchildren Kira and Hugh Hourihan, brother Edmond Chausse and his wife Penny (Hotin), and extended family and many close friends.

Clifford was predeceased by his daughter Nicole Chausse and son-in-law Charles Hourihan Sr.

Clifford’s family would like to thank Old Colony Hospice for their extraordinary care and support, especially Jess, Lisa, and Kim. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Clifford’s name may be sent to Old Colony Hospice or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home
280 Bedford Street
Lakeville, MA 02347
508-946-9655
www.D-MFH.com