Martha Lee Chaffee's Obituary
Martha L. Chaffee of Tucson, Arizona, passed away early Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at the age of 84. A native of Rochester, New York, she was the eldest daughter of Kathleen and Frank Stutz. Martha graduated from high school at Our Lady of Mercy before embarking on a long and distinguished career with Eastman Kodak Company. Martha spent several years living abroad in Vietnam and Hong Kong after marrying her husband, Frederick J. Chaffee. After moving to Tucson, Martha committed her time to worthy charitable and benefit foundations, in particular the Tucson Center for Women. Martha was a beacon of kindness, generosity, grace, and care. Martha had many passions, including designing jewelry, culinary arts, and European travel. Martha is predeceased by her youngest brother Joseph Stutz and sister Margaret Foster. She is survived by her husband; her son Brian F. Chaffee and daughter-in-law Sonia Adorno-Chaffee; her grandson Jarod F. Chaffee and his mother Cynthia Sabin; her brother Geoff Stutz and sister-in-law Mary Lou (Bryant); and her many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service held at a date and location to-be-determined in the coming months.
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