Michael W. Chumsae

Michael W. Chumsae, 65, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home.  He is reunited with his high school sweetheart and wife of forty-three years, Ann E. (Stenman) Chumsae, who predeceased him in June 2020.

Michael is survived by his loving children, two sons, Jason Chumsae and wife Jamie, and Adam R. Chumsae, all of Auburn, two daughters, Michelle L. Tessier and her husband Marc of Barre, and Ashley E. Nolet and her husband Adam of Dayville, CT; his mother, Patricia (Schofield) Chumsae of Rochdale; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Alex, Kaylee, Ashton, Joshua, Braiden, Haley, Michael, and Grayson; a great grandson, Eli.  He is also survived by five brothers, John J. Chumsae, III (Darlene) of Hanson, Steven R. Chumsae (Katrina) of Sturbridge, Gary M. Chumsae (Sharon) of Worcester, Brendon C. Chumsae (Debra) of Auburn, and Scott F. Chumsae (Maureen) of Barre; two sisters, MaryEllen Phillips of Mungey, IN, and Patricia “Patty” Abruzzise of Rochdale; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his father, John J. Chumsae, Jr., passed away in July 2021.

Michael was born in Worcester and has lived in Auburn his entire life.  He graduated from Auburn High School, where he excelled at football, and served in the United States Navy.  He was a long-time sheet metal worker with the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 63.  He was a member of North American Martyrs Church.

Michael was deeply devoted to his family, his grandchildren could do no wrong, and was so excited to have recently become a great grandfather.  Michael was a yard sale expert and would stop religiously at nearly every yard sale that came across his path.  He absolutely loved growing up in their family home in York, Maine. The ocean was his calm place and he loved to visit the Nubble Lighthouse, Staying at the Ocean House in Old Orchard Beach, Easter Family vacations at Deer Park in the White Mountains New Hampshire.  He cherished his family and friends and was only a phone call away as he was always ready to lend a hand.

Michael was the life of the party. His presence and sense of humor captivated a room.  His caring and tenderness were apparent in the late 90’s when he helped volunteer at Saint Vincent Hospital with his mother; a memory she cherishes to this day.  

Calling Hours will be on Tuesday, August 9, from 8 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, followed by a procession to an 11 a.m. Funeral Mass in North American Martyrs Church, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of the donors choice.