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Doris Chapman Obituary

CHAPMAN-Doris M. (nee Schmitt) Of West Seneca N.Y., December 6, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Archie T. Chapman; loving mother of Archie (Anne Marie) Chapman, Laurie (James) Siwy, Keith (Tammy), Daniel (Paula) and John (Dawn) Chapman; dear sister of Joan (Harry) Sucki, Judith (Gary) Wilson, the late Robert (Marilyn) and John (Elli) Schmitt; cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Monday at 2:00 PM in the First United Presbyterian Church on Park Place in Silvercreek N.Y. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Cradle Beach Camp, 8038 Lakeshore Rd., Angola N.Y., 14006. Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family, and an inspiration to us all. Her loving memory will be with us forever. Her greatest joy was being with her family, she loved to play Bingo and visit her family in Silvercreek. The loss of our mother will never leave us, but, we take comfort in knowing she is once again with our father. In loving memory of our father Archie "Bud' Chapman, who passed away on April 24, 2003. We will never stop missing you, but, we are comforted in knowing that mom is in your arms, once again. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Silvercreek N.Y. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.oconnellfh.net. Arrangements by O'CONNELL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME (823-0124).

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Published by Buffalo News from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2007.

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Louise Brain

December 18, 2007

To Archie, Anne and all members of Doris' family

Our thoughts and prayers remain with you. So sorry for your loss. May God give you all the strength you need to make it through this difficult time.

With love,
Louise, Will Matt and David

December 10, 2007

Dear John and family,
We are thinking of you at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of your time spent with your mom. With love and prayers,
The Wenner Family

Gizele Garceau

December 9, 2007

May all of you find comfort and strength in the Lord.
May the memories you have of Doris always bring a smile to your faces.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Gizele, Bud, and Elizabeth Garceau

ruth wilczak

December 9, 2007

so sorry to hear about doris please entend my condolences to her children and to joan, judy, and ellie she will be in my prayers

Andre & Pauline Ledoux

December 9, 2007

Anne & Archie and family:
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother Doris. She was a wonderful woman. Our prayers are with you all.
Sorry we cannot be with you at this time.
Love Mom & Dad Ledoux

Roswell Park- 6W

December 8, 2007

We are so sorry to hear for you recent loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.

Mary Beth Barlett

December 8, 2007

Dear Tammy, Keith, Cory, Jesse, and the rest of the Chapman family-
My heart is with you during such pain. Life is so short and fragile. May God keep you in the palm of his hand.
If you need ANYTHING, you know where to find me.
I am so sad for your loss.
Mary Beth and family

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