Lois Chase, of Northampton, Massachusetts and Vero Beach, Florida, beloved mother and "Ammie" died Monday, October 23, 2017 at the age of 85 She was born on December 25, 1931 to Ralph and Velma Housman.

Lois worked for many years as the supervisor of bookkeeping at the Northampton National Bank in Northampton, MA. After the passing of her husband Carl B. Chase, she moved to Vero Beach with her good friends, Al Drew and Claudette. Vero is where she met her partner of 22 years James O'Neill.

She is survived by her son Mark Chase (Theresa), her daughter Melanie Gulow (Bob Haynes), her grandchildren, Bryant Chase, Sheri Chase, Jamie Phillips (Richie), Jennifer White (Andrew) and partner James O'Neill. She is also survived by her great-granddaughters Mia Martinez and Anabelle Phillips. Lois was predeceased by her husband Carl, daughter Laurie Nuttelman and brother Dudley Housman.

Burial will be private.

If you wish to make a donation in Lois' memory, the family has requested Shriners, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960