Michael R. Chester III, 52, of Oakville, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2012, at Waterbury Hospital in the presence of his loving family. He was the husband of Sheryl (Tate) Chester.

Chester was born in Waterbury on November 24, 1959. He was the son of Angela Chester Miller of Waterbury and the late Michael Rocco Chester Jr. He attended Watertown High School.

Chester was a self-employed carpenter and mechanic until becoming disabled seven years ago. He enjoyed boating with his wife and family. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his cherished grandchildren.

Besides his wife of 27 years and his mother, he leaves a son, Keith Baker and his fiancé Crystal Anderson of Oakville; two daughters, Kristine Cura and her husband Robert of Middlebury; and Terri Baker of Bristol; three sisters, Patricia A. Petruny and her husband Gerald; Susan M. Fiermonte and her husband Keith, all of Waterbury; and Angela M. Chester of Middlebury; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a great niece and a great nephew.

He was predeceased by a brother, Christopher J. Chester, and a stepfather, Edward A. Miller.

Calling Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury.

Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home to SS. Peter and Paul Church for a 10:30 a.m. mass.

Burial: Following at Calvary Cemetery.