In tribute to Ashton Chase

Ronald Chase (left) greeting Prime Minister Mark Phillips at the funeral. At centre is one of Ashton Chase’s daughters, Pauline Chase.

“Someone to look up to, someone to brag about. Someone to hold and someone to cry with. Someone to learn from and someone to respect. Someone to listen to and someone to talk to. Someone to try and impress, sometimes to rebel against, and someone most of all with whom to share everything this wonderful life has to offer.”

Those were some of the descriptions of the late Ashton Chase as eulogised by his son, Dr Ronald Chase.

“Serita, Pauline and I are so incredibly grateful that we can all say today that we have had all this and much, much more with our dad. Dad always put his family first and was always there for us when we needed him. He was the patriarch of our family and always so proud of his children and grandchildren in our accomplishments, no matter how small. He ensured we had everything we needed, even if it meant sacrificing his wants and needs. He would do anything for us and always went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and healthy. His encouragement and support meant the world to us and we shall always cherish his words of wisdom,” Ronald stated.