HAMPDEN – Esther Maude (Knowles) Chesley, 100, passed away peacefully, April 10, 2006, at her home in Hampden. Esther was a lifelong resident of Hampden where she was born Aug. 3, 1905, the daughter of Elroy and Phenie (Smith) Knowles. Esther was a well-known antique dealer and owned and operated Chesley Farm Antiques at her home in Hampden for many years. Esther was predeceased by her husband, Horace Jefferson Chesley; and her only son, Francis Jefferson Chesley who died October 1998; and by four siblings. She is survived by nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at Locust Grove Cemetery, Hampden. Arrangements entrusted to the Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden.
ESTHER M. CHESLEY
