The world has lost the most infectious smile. John Milton “Mickey” Chiasson passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2023, while surrounded by family and close friends. He was born on Aug. 11, 1941, to John Baptiste Chiasson and Wanda Hollier Chiasson. Mickey had two younger brothers when his mother died at an early age. His father later remarried and Mary Dolan became his stepmother, and four more siblings were born. 

After graduating from Vinton High School in 1959, Mickey joined the Navy, where he acquired electrician skills and built a foundation that catapulted him into a career as a dance instructor.  

While teaching dancing he met and married Jeanine Bains in 1969.  They had three children, Kimberly, Jason, and Shane.  Mickey also worked at the Fort Worth Star Telegram for 12 years and later he worked at Dan Dipert Coaches for 15 years.

Mickey was a faithful Christian, attending Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller, Texas.

Mickey was preceded in death by his Father John Baptiste Chiasson, Mother Wanda Hollier Chiasson, and Stepmother Mary Dolan Chiasson.  He is survived by his three Children, Kimberly Elizabeth, Jason Anthony, and Shane Michael and wife, Valorie; four grandchildren, Haley, Kaitlyn, Abigail, and Bethany, one great-grandchild, Octavia; six brothers and sisters, Richard Chiasson, Thomas Chiasson, Veronica Leger, Catherine Chiasson, Jaime Chiasson, and Justin Chiasson; lifelong friend of over 70 years, Ray Duhon and family, and ex-wife, Jeanine Chiasson.  

Service will be held at DFW Memorial Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Dec. 15. Following the service, a reception will be held at J Gilligans Bar and Grill in Arlington, Texas.