Harold W. “Chappy” Chapman, 87, of Waldoboro passed away at his home on Sept. 27, with his daughter and grandson by his side. He was born in Waldoboro on May 3, 1930 to Harold “Hake” and Hilda (Vail) Chapman.
Chappy was a well-known resident of Waldoboro, spending a lot of his years gossipping with the guys, and aggravating the waitresses at Moody’s Diner. Chappy served in the Korean War while in the Air Force.
Chappy married Patricia L. (Delano) Chapman on May 19, 1961. They were able to spend a wonderful 51 years together before Pat passed away Sept. 29, 2012. Chappy and Pat had five beautiful children, resulting in the joys of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Chappy was predeceased by parents, Hilda and Hake; loving wife, Pat; son, Richard W. Chapman in 1992; grandson, Craig “Buddy” Allan Winchenbach in 2006; and two sisters, and a brother through the years.
Chappy is survived by daughters, Cindy Chapman, Tammi Winchenbach and husband Craig, Terry Chapman and husband Mark, and Tanya Robinson and husband Gregory “Rusty”; grandchildren, Christie, Tiffany, Amber, Nicole, Abbie, Dyani, Kayla, Rhiannon, Morgan, Daniel, Colby, Melanie, and Cameron; sister, Carol Hallowell of Waldoboro; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins; and special friends, Richard and Chrissy Glidden of Waldoboro, and Paulette Strout.
At Chappy’s request there will be no funeral services, but family and friends are welcome to join the immediate family at 11 a.m., Tues., Oct. 3 at Brookland Cemetery in Waldoboro where Chappy will be laid to rest with his wife Pat and son Richard.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Autism Society of Maine, 72B Main St., Winthrop, ME 04364; the National MS Society by visiting their website www.nationalmssociety.org/donate; or American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330, www.lung.org.
You are invited to share your condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
