Obituary: Marianne B. Chassey, Danbury Hospital Nurse

DANBURY, CT — Marianne B. Chassey, at the age of 71, departed this Earth on Feb. 7 after a long and valiant fight with kidney disease. Marianne was born on Dec. 6, 1949 to Marion (Schoen) and Vincent Bingham in Danbury. She was raised in Danbury and attended Danbury schools.

Upon her completion of her nursing license, Marianne enjoyed a career filled with joy, bringing life into the world at Danbury Hospital as a labor and delivery nurse. It was one of the greatest accomplishments of her life.

Marianne was lucky enough to marry the love of her life, John Chassey, in 1972. Throughout their 48 years together, they built a life, having three children. She loved her family wholeheartedly. She was fiercely protective and devoted to each of her children. John Jr., Cara and Maribeth have become a testament to the love that Marianne and John exuded. The proof of that lies in the great success that each of their children have had in working in the service to others and the environment.

Marianne was a beacon of strength even as she fell ill. She was a warrior, fighting to be with her family for as long as she could endure. Her feisty, courageous and brave attitude impressed the medical staff who worked with her but was no surprise to her family. She passed surrounded by love and care from her husband, children and their significant others. Marianne will be missed for the rest of our days.

Marianne leaves behind to cherish in her memory, her husband, John Chassey of Middlefield, along with her children John Chassey Jr. and his wife, Kate of Greencastle, Indiana. Her daughter, Cara Chassey-Ozycz and her husband, Jeremie whom she shared a home with and her daughter, Maribeth Borysiewicz and her husband, Jonathan of East Sandwich, Massachusetts. The biggest blessing in Marianne's life was her granddaughter, Leah Ozycz, whom she loved more than words can say.

The family would like to extend a token of sincere appreciation to the staff at Davita Dialysis for their years of care, especially to physician, Dr. Matthew Carley. In the recent days, Marianne and her family also received support and guidance from the team at Middlesex Hospice Care.

No services will occur at Marianne's request. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be considered to Camp TLC in remembrance of Marianne. Please donate online to: www.thecamptlc.org or mail a check to Camp TLC, 2500 E Palm Canyon Drive, 26 Palm Springs, CA 92264.