Richard 'Normie' Chalke

Jaffrey, NH Richard E. ‘Dicky’ Chalke, 73, of Main Street in Jaffrey died Saturday Evening after a long illness. Dicky was born on April 13, 1938 in New Ipswich, NH, son of the late Richard and Martha (Maki) Chalke. He attended local schools. He had worked as a mechanic for Seppela & Aho in New Ipswich before Moving to Jaffrey to become the mechanic for the Town of Jaffrey’s Department of Public Works. Upon retirement, Dicky continued to do side work for all of his friends and neighbors. He loved his motorcycles and had built several custom bikes and trikes through the years. Dicky was an avid racing fan, and especially enjoyed watching his son compete locally. He will always be remembered for having an eye for beauty. Dicky is survived by his two sons, Eric Chalke, with whom he had lived, and Chris Chalke, both of Jaffrey, and a very special ‘bunch’ of grandchildren. He is also survived by his three brothers, Norman and Clifford Chalke, both of Jaffrey, and Albert Chalke of North Carolina; his sister Beverly Taylor and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carla , his sisters Elizabeth Ascani and Lynda Chalke, and his brothers Charles and Francis Chalke.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dicky’s name to the Good Neighbor Fund, PO Box 486, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

A Celebration of Dicky’s life will take place on Friday, September 30, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 33 River Street, Jaffrey, NH.