Barbara R. (Jason) Santos-Chase

June 16, 2009

FAIRHAVEN – Barbara R. (Jason) Santos-Chase, 83, of Fairhaven, died at home Tuesday, June 16, 2009, after a brief illness. She was the wife of Donald H. Chase and the widow of the late Herbert L. Santos. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Seraphine Philip Jason and the late Helen (Logan) Jason, she lived most of her life in the town.

She was a partner with her late husband in Herb Santos Real Estate, a clerk in the Fairhaven School system and a first grade teacher’s aide in the New Bedford School system. She and her late husband were charter members of the Mid-Town Twirlers square dance club, and she was a member of the YWCA where she enjoyed swimming and water aerobics.

Barbara was the past president of the Fairhaven School Secretaries and the Fairhaven Colonial Club. She served on the boards of the Fairhaven Historical Commission, the Fairhaven Historical Society, the Fairhaven Colonial Club, the Greater New Bedford Garden Club and the Bradford Russell Home. She was also a member of the Fairhaven Improvement Society, the Center Church United Methodist Women’s Society and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 166 of Fairhaven.

She is survived by her husband; a son, Scott Santos and his wife Lisa of Fairhaven; grandchildren, Marina, Logan, Alex and Joseph Santos and their mother, Suzanne Souza of West Virginia, and Matthew DeSimas of Fairhaven; a brother, Chester Jason and his wife Lee of Fairhaven; and a sister-in-law, Pauline Carvalho and her husband Arthur of New Bedford. Barbara was the sister of the late Norma Woods, Philip Jason, Thelma Cordeiro and Logan Jason.

Funeral Information

In keeping with her memory, it suggested that those who knew and loved her go out to lunch with friends. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and her committal service will be private under the direction of THE FAIRHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, or consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/994-9471.