CHUTE - Of Marshfield, December 17, Richard E., husband of the late Shirley E. (Nicholson). Dear father of Wendy Haskell of Presque Isle, ME, Gale and her husband Joe Landry of Natick, Pamela Whittaker of Marshfield, Richard and his wife Deborah Chute of Hull, Robert Chute of Marshfield and the late Howard Chute. Also survived by 14 grand- children and 14 great-grandchildren. Brother of Dorothy Colapietro of Rockland and the late Foster Chute.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Mac Donald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rt. 139, Marshfield, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Visiting hours Friday, 3:00 ? 8:00 p.m.

Contributions in Richards memory may be made to Marshfield Community Christmas, P.O. Box 713, Marshfield, MA 02050 or the charity of your choice.

Veteran WWII, Army. Was the Recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.