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Christopher Baptie Obituary
He was born March 20, 1981, in Springfield, the son of Asa "Bill" and Charlene Kelley Baptie.
He attended schools in Springfield, Norwich University in Northfield and AMI in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Mr. Baptie was employed by Bel-Ray Performance Lubricants as a market development manager for the past eight years.
Survivors include his parents; his wife, Tara Olney Baptie, and stepdaughter, Brianna Lachapelle; his brother, Nicholas, and two nephews, of Greenwich, New York; paternal grandparents, Asa and Rose Baptie, of Springfield, and maternal grandmother, Marilyn Kelley, of Rutland; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at St Mary's Catholic Church, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery and then a reception at 1 p.m. at the Moose Club, all in Springfield.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Springfield Boosters Club, P.O. Box 666, Springfield, VT 05156.
Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
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Terry McGee
March 1, 2019
Chris, you will be Truly Missed, your friend always Terry McGee ( Planet Fitness-Knightdale)!
See you on the Other Side my Brother!!!
Tara Baptie
May 3, 2018
I love you.
Kristina Wright
April 26, 2018
I still can't believe the loss of Chris. He was such a great person and friend. Thinking of you
Gina Numair
April 10, 2018
Still missing Chris every day...
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Mimis Tanning Shak
December 20, 2017
Chris was a regular at Mimis in knightdale and every time he came in I had the opportunity to talk with him. He was so kind and friendly. Although I did not know him outside of Mimis, I am glad I had the chance to know him there. To his famil... May God be with you all and remember... no moment can be taken for granted. He will truly be missed!!
Dan Mahoney
November 25, 2017
I am just hearing of this, I am so sorry for his family and friends. I had the great pleasure of working with Chris while he was with Bel Ray. We attended the Red Sox opener in Texas and was a memory I will never forget. He was such a kind, good guy, always asked what he could do to help. I lost touch with him over the last few years and I will regret that. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Chris, was one of the good ones!!!
Sincerely,
Dan Mahoney
Vince Clark
November 22, 2017
Chris was a great inspiration to me when I'd see him in the gym , To the family , sorry for your loss.RIH big guy
Curtis
November 21, 2017
Chris meant the world to me. He was an inspiration to me and my son and touched our lives in a way we will never forget. I remember when I first started taking my son Dillan to Planet Fitness. He would say, look dad Chris is here and get all excited because he saw the Belray truck in the parking lot. He would always look for it. Im at a loss for what to say. Chris was like the brother I never had. I miss him dearly. You will not be forgotten. I was a better person for have knowing you Chris. Love you man.
-Curtis
Leslie (Wood) Messer
November 20, 2017
TO TARA AND FAMILY, I WAS A FRIEND OF YOUR GRANDPARENTS AL AND ANDY MOREY. WATCHED YOUR MOM AND ALL OF YOU KIDS GROW UP. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.
Planet Fitness
November 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Chris was one of our well known, regular members at planet fitness and he will indeed be missed. Your family will be in our prayers as you mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul. Rest easy Chris.
Tyerra from Planet Fitness,
November 18, 2017
Dear Billie,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arohanui,
Luana Nelson Au
November 18, 2017
Hi Billie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Arohanui, Luana Nelson Au
Dillan Hicks
November 18, 2017
My father and I were good friends with this amazing guy. He was an amazing friend. The gym will never be the same. You will be missed brother
John and Pat Graves
November 16, 2017
I fondly remember Chris as a 4th grader in my class. He was a great kid and well liked by his classmates. John and I are so sorry for your loss. May your many good memories support you and the rest of the family.
Valarie
November 15, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Chris was a very nice man and will be missed a lot. God bless you!
November 14, 2017
Charlene, Bill and Family- I pray that God holds you extra tight during this tough time. No words will ever change this tragedy, but I wanted to let you know I Love You, and if there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to call me. God Bless, Darnel Brown and Family
Gina Numair
November 13, 2017
I can't express the sadness I feel. I am so sorry. Thank you Bill and Charlene for raising such a wonderful person. I am so thankful that Chris was brought into my life and I got the chance to know him and to love him.
Konstantine Shiman
November 13, 2017
Charlene,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
Brian Cobb
November 13, 2017
Charlene & Bill, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking and praying for you and your family. Brian & Kim Cobb
November 13, 2017
Chris, we are having a hard time saying goodbye, we can only say never forgotten, we will love you forever. Papa and Rosie
Karen Whitney
November 13, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, so sorry for your loss.
November 12, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and stepdaughter. Chris was a good man and left his family far too soon.
November 11, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.
Melvin Patch
November 11, 2017
To Asa and Family: I want to express my condolences to you in the loss of your son. I didn't know him, but my sympathy goes out to you , his father and mother. May God comfort you during this time.
Bob and Pat Baptie
November 11, 2017
Bill and Charlene,
We can't put into words, that pain that we are feeling for your loss. Please, know that we are here for anything you need. I wish I could hug you and make all of this pain go away for you. You are in our hearts and thoughts, with love always.
Joe & Sally Derepentigny
November 11, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss!
Janice Gilbert
November 11, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Son and brother.
November 10, 2017
I didn't know any of the family, but my sister was in the same grade as Chris's brother. I just want to send my condolences and let the family know they are in my thoughts
Scott Gordon
November 10, 2017
I was very fortunate to have met Chris a couple of years ago through our partnership with BELRAY, and he quickly became a good friend and collegue. I am still refusing to accept Chris passing and he will be greatly missed. While this is a very difficult time, it is comforting to know that this is all part of the Lord's plan and we will be reunited with Chris in heaven.
God Speed my friend.....
Tara Baptie
November 9, 2017
Chris, I love you so much and can't believe you are gone. It just doesn't seem real. How will I go on without you? You completed our little family and you are everything to Brianna and I. As Brianna said in her note to you we promise to watch every patriots game and keep your lawn perfect. We love you more!!! Our hearts are breaking. We will forever miss your hugs. Our last weekend with you was Bri's birthday and it was perfect. We will hold on to that memory forever.
Trudy Perry
November 9, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Baptie family.
Gene, Liz, Greg and Emmy, Douillard
November 9, 2017
Bill, Charlene and Nick,
There are no words to ease your heartbreaking grief, we all send our very deep and sincere heartfelt sorrow for your devastating loss. Chrisser B. will always be such an important and deeply loved part of all of our lives and our memories. Our prayers, our love, our deepest sympathy to you all. May his sweet loving heart, his sparkling blue eyes and his forever beautiful smile find restful peace.
kelly Plourde (Sheehan)
November 9, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to Tara Brianna and the rest of family remember all ur memory's and hold them close
Connie Smith
November 9, 2017
May you fly high with the angels. RIP. Christopher.
November 8, 2017
Condolences to family and friends of dear Chris, I can only imagine that this sudden loss has brought much pain and sorrow, please take comfort in each other during this most difficult time.
November 8, 2017
I am at a loss for words. God Bless you and your family.
Tim Cooper
November 8, 2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Chris was part of our team via Bel-Ray and was a pleasure to be around. We will miss him and will always appreciate the friendship.
Lisa Smaller
November 8, 2017
Prayers to your famliy, this is such a tragic loss. A wonderful young man gone to soon. Chris was a dear friend to me. My thoughts & prayers for your family, so sorry.
Dena Mills
November 8, 2017
God speed young man. You will be freely missed here on earth. Have a blast up there with the Kelley/Minard gang. I am so sure they greeted you with open arms and lots of stories. Gods blessings to the entire family.
Anita Beam
November 8, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss. I remember all of you from high school and that seems like yesterday. I pray that somehow the lord will comfort you and get you through this impossible and difficult time. I know there are no words but I had to post something. God bless you all. Anita - Dana ionato's mom
November 8, 2017
Bill and Charlene, My thoughts and prayers are with you - Jim (VTWRI)
Joyce and Peter Wilkes
November 8, 2017
Thinking of you....our condolences on the loss of your beloved Christopher.
November 8, 2017
Charlene & Bill,
Even though it has been a long time since our paths have crossed, learning of Chris' passing is so incredibly sad. He was such a dear part of that little 'gang' of toddlers our kids played with so many years ago. His was the best smile! Our heartfelt condolences.
-Claudia & Ed Smith
November 8, 2017
Bill and Charlene, My thoughts and prayers are with you - Jim K (VTWRI)
Dean and Connie Lawton
November 8, 2017
Bill and Charlene, so very sorry to of your loss.
Prayers and strength to you and your family in this trying time.
Darlene & Paul L.
November 8, 2017
Bill & Charlene,
We are so shocked to hear about Christopher's sudden death. We can not imagine what you are going through right now. We can still remember Chris as a little boy at our son's birthday parties and when they went to school together. Our hearts are breaking for you and the grief you must be feeling. We are so very sorry for your loss.
With love,
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