John Henry Chapman Sr., “Chippy,” 83, of the Gardiner Road, Dresden, passed away on May 6, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Richmond on June 18, 1940, the son of Norris Chapman Sr. and Thelma (Murray) Chapman.
John worked as a worm digger, lobsterman, for Lipman Poultry, Bath Iron Works, shoe shop, Maine Yankee, Jones Concrete, Jay Paper, carpenter, Steel’s Landscaping, and plowing snow. He was the “Jack of all trades and the master of none.”
John enjoyed gardening, hunting, digging worms, wheeling and dealing, morning coffee with Daniel and the “guys,” aggravating Kevin and the boys, and working.
He was predeceased by his father and mother; brothers, William Chapman and wife, Beverly, Norris Chapman Jr. and wife, Olive, Richard Chapman and wife, Marcia, Paul Chapman and wife, Linda; sisters, Elinor Chapman LaPlante Collins, Phyllis Chapman Hall and husband, Jimmy; grandchild, Jesse Ezzell; and three great-grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dianne Lucille (Jones) Chapman; daughters, Gail Russell, Kim Chapman, Teresa Storey and husband, Harland, Rachel Corson, Mamie Chapman; sons, John Chapman Jr. and wife, Tammy, Scott Chapman and wife, Candace, Christopher Chapman and wife, Anna; stepdaughters, Trina Gay and husband, Troy, Tanya Whitcomb and husband, Jamie; stepson, Trevor Morin and wife, Ryan; brothers, Charles Chapman, Bruce Chapman and wife, Gail, Daniel Chapman and wife, Sandra, Carroll Chapman and wife, Sharon; sisters, Joyce Morton and husband, Rod, Gloria James and husband, Karl; 35 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dresden. A gathering will follow at the home of Dan and Sandra Chapman.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357.
