WINTHROP - The Rev. Russell M. Chase, 90, of Winthrop died Monday, July 27, 2009, in Winthrop. He was born in Waterville on June 26, 1919, the son of Charles and Leafy (Mitchell) Chase. He attended school in Waterville and enlisted in the Army in January 1942. He served in the Third Armored Division under General Patton. The Rev. Chase met his wife, Elizabeth Estes, shortly after returning from the war. They were married December 19, 1948. Russell was employed at Hollinsworth and Whitney in Winslow, where he also served as a volunteer fireman. At this time, he was a deacon in Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Waterville. Later, he attended Boston University of Theology. His first year in the ministry, he served as interim pastor in Madison, then pastored and served in Fairfield and Waterville. He went on to pastor in Wilton, North Jay, Strong, Kingfield, Monmouth, North Monmouth and east Monmouth, where he served for 12 years. Upon retiring, he and Elizabeth moved their home on China Lake. After retirement, he again served as pastor, of East Vassalboro United Methodist Church, until 1998, when he retired again. One of the Rev. Chase's most beloved verses was Micah 6:8. The Rev. Chase and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Winthrop in 2002 to be closer to family. Russell was predeceased by his parents; his beloved wife, Elizabeth, in 2006; two brothers, Lawrence and Arnold; and his sister, Elsie. He is survived by a son, Mark Russell Chase and his wife, Deborah, of North Carolina; a sister, Christine Pooler, of Gorham; his grandchildren, Stephanie Frandsen, of Monmouth, Brian Chase and his fianc?e, Josie Flaherty, of Winthrop, Aaron Chase, of Winthrop, Gabriel Chase, of Waterville, Mark Russell, J. Adam Mitchell and Deborah Elizabeth Chase, all of North Carolina; and five great-grandchildren, Stephen Cole and Bradley Arsenault, Crystal Frandsen, and Sasha and Seth Flaherty. Relatives and friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Monmouth Center United Methodist Church. Burial will be 2 p.m. on Monday at the new Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Chase's family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Rehabilitation Center for the care he received. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.khrfuneralhomes.com