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It is with heavy hearts that we, his family, announce the passing of Patrick (Pat) Richard Chapman 60, of First Peninsula on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at home.
Born in Harbour Breton, Fortune Bay, NL. he was the son of the late William and Ernestine (Kelly) Chapman.
Pat left Newfoundland at the early age of 17 and came to Lunenburg where he went scalloping for Deep Sea Trawler with Capt. Wallace Skinner and later with Fisheries Product International out of Riverport. He then went to work until retirement at Composite Atlantic (Stelia), Lunenburg.
Pat had a great interest in the Town of Lunenburg, and over the years was a member and Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 23, was involved in Minor Hockey and always took the time to have a conversion with those he met along the way. He loved his family deeply and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Pat is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debra (Nodding) Chapman; daughter, Kelly Chapman, Halifax and son, Dennis, Lunenburg; brothers, Dan (Florence), Grand Falls, NL; Ike, Lunenburg, Sam (Nathalie), Grand Falls, NL, Leo (Sheila), Harbour Breton, NL; sisters, Sarah “Sis” (Tom) Snook, Harbour Breton, NL, Marg (Bern), Hackett, NL, Delia (Gerald), Parrott, NL, Sandra (Peter) Herritt, Alberta, sisters-in-law, Audrey Chapman, First South, mother-in-law, Audrey (Dave) Morgan, Lunenburg and father-in-law, Fred Nodding (Lynette Greene) Bridgewater and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father and mother and his brother, William (Bill).
Friends are invited to share their memories of Pat with his family at a gathering to celebrate his life on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. Interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the QE II Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to any other charity.
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A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Pat's life will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg.
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We Are Very Sorry Kelly & Family To Hear Of The Passing Of Pat.Sending Our Condolences !
Timmy Fitzgerald & JoAnn - Saturday December 01, 2018 via Condolence Message
Just a short note to let you know that we are thinking about you during this very difficult time.
Craig Munroe & Liz Hanlon - Friday November 30, 2018 via Donation
To: QE II Health Sciences Centre Foundation - Palliative Care VG Site
RT
Deepest sympathy to Pat's family & friends. Cherish your memories for they will help you in the days ahead. God Bless you all!
Roland & Jeanette Taylor - Friday November 30, 2018 via Condolence Message
LR
Debra and family: Our family was so sorry to hear about Pat. He always had a smile for Lucus at the Legion breakfast. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Bruce, Linda, Jacqui and family
Linda Rowter - Friday November 30, 2018 via Condolence Message
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim, Jamie, Judy & Sandra Myra - Friday November 30, 2018 via Donation
To: THE WAR AMPUTATIONS OF CANADA
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time ... hugs
Randy and Trudi Weagle - Friday November 30, 2018 via Donation
To: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA / SOCIT CANADIENNE DE LA SCLROSE EN PLAQUES (MS CANADA SP CANADA)
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Henry and Rena Demone - Friday November 30, 2018 via Donation
To: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
Debbie and Family . . . we are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He was a great person and a friend to so many. I will miss our daily chats at the grocery store. His first question was always how's Barry and did he retire yet?
Barry, Paulette and Family - Friday November 30, 2018 via Donation
To: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
SH
Sincere condolences to the family and many friends who will miss Pat. Hold the good memories close and be thankful that Pat is no longer in pain.
Sonny & Gloria Hubley - Friday November 30, 2018 via Condolence Message
Debbie & Family, Our thoughts are with you. Sending our love, and knowing the pain and sadness you are feeling with the loss of a loved one that the memories, and your family and friends, will help you get through this time.
Willie & Sandra Skinner - Friday November 30, 2018 via Donation
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