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Chris Torio
November 13, 2009
Dr Chamberlain was a very very dear person to me. My career pretty much started at Patient First on Battlefield Blvd. He is more than a co-worker. One of the nicest people you could have known. I will miss you friend. God Bless you and your family.
Richard Grassy
November 9, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had known Bill since my days at MCV when we were in class together. I had lost contact until the last few years and I will miss the humor that he sha red with me daily over the net.
October 27, 2009
Bill and I were some kind of low ranked non coms together in the army of occupation in Germany from '46 to '48. Our "soldiering" was almost shamefully easy. His job was putting up posters for soldier shows and mine was driving a truck hauling the players around and later booking shows from an office in a hotel in Munich. I married one of the actresses in those shows after I graduated from the army, and she too was a friend of Bill's. I shared his liking for Germany and in a German singing group I belong to sing the Oktoberfest songs he liked so much. That friendship continued to the day of his death. He became a physician, I a lawyer, and we consulted some with one another by telephone and later by internet. But we were simply old and true friends. With the coming of the internet we were in touch both through junk we sent one another and through our own notes. On the day Betty called to tell me of Bill's death, I told my wife that something was wrong because I had not heard from Bill for several days. I regret that I was right. I admired him enormously for his good humor, for his grace under fire ( his life was no piece of cake), for his devotion to his profession, for his generous encouragement of his children and grandchildren, and so on. He was about as good as mankind gets, and all his kin will have the pleasure his companionship all their lives. My wife joins me in wishing well to all of them. Arthur Blanchard, Dallas, TX
Arthur Brittingham
October 23, 2009
I have known and treasured Bill since 1960, and I feel a great personal loss by his passing. His family is dear to me and they will always be in my thoughts.
Robert Snock
October 22, 2009
I know i was one of Docs favoites but he will be dearly missed by all well maybe he can find a cure for ducockus desease hes claimed many to have time will hopefully fill the void he left but hes in a better place with his friends liked heinz tri zuchoff id send my regards in person but it wouldn be respected by some my prayers are with all god bless
Christina Cobb
October 21, 2009
Carol, Dad and Justus~ Losing someone we love is never easy to endure. While we can find some comfort knowing they are in a better place it does not make it any easier to let them go. Carol, I know how close you were to your Dad and I cannot even imagine the loss you are feeling right now but how wonderful that he had the chance to see you through to adulthood, to witness firsthand all of your accomplishments and to be a part of your life. You know he was proud of you and of Justus too - that was obvious. It was awesome how he would make those trips to see Justus and be there for any event she was participating in or for her birthday parties and he always had his camera ready! What a good Grandpa! I did not spend a lot of time with your Dad but I do have some memories that will stay with me like trips to the beach - one trip to Myrtle Beach specifically I will never forget, he kept us all laughing! He was a kind, generous man and I admired his passion for life. Justus, you were blessed to have had this time with your Grandpa. You may not realize right now how much you will miss him even years from now. I lost my Pop 20 years ago and to this day I still remember everything about him from the way his hugs felt to the smell of his aftershave and not a single day goes by that I don't think about him and wish he was still here, but that is a good thing. Those thoughts and memories keep our loved ones with us always. So hold on to the memories of your Grandpa, write them down if you have to. It helped me when I lost my Pop to write about the special times we had and all the things he taught me, and it may help you to do that too. We are thinking of you all, sending our love and praying for your peace and comfort as you make your way through these difficult days.
Crissy & Tim
Mary-Margaret Russ Wells
October 21, 2009
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. I have many fond memories of him-from how much he loved Ocktoberfest to watching him at his practice with patients. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
victoria hott
October 20, 2009
my heart and soul pours symphathy out for you guys maryann,herb,chrstal,robbie and the entire family, just know hes smiling down on you guys and hes waiting on you all to join your loved ones one sweet day. i only met mr. c once when my brother BillyJoe(r.i.p.) lived with herb and maryann (2005). i give my love and prayers and my feelings to you all in the tramendous loss. xoxoxo
Mary Ann Wynn
October 20, 2009
When I was a kid, Dad was my fishing buddy! We went fishing every chance we got and after I moved back to Waverly, we went fishing 2 or 3 times. I am so grateful that we had those times together as his daughter. When he taught me how to fish back when I was a little kid, he instilled in me a lifetime passion. I will never forget what a wonderful, caring, and thoughtful man he was. I will miss him terribly.
October 20, 2009
so sorry for your loss crysta, robbie and maryanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you
susie and alexia wilson
Anne Harrell
October 20, 2009
Dear Betty, Mary Anne, Carol, and Laura,
My prayers are with you the family. We are never prepared for when our love ones are taken from us suddenly without warning. Take comfort that your Dad was a very good doctor.
Your Dad took me under his wing when I was doing my training for EMT and taught me a great deal. The one thing I got teased about for a long time when I would see your Dad in the hall or when I would pass though the ER at Petersburg General was when he as stitching up a toddler's head, and it wasn't long after Granddaddy died and the farm was sold. Billy was talking to me about it while having me clip the thread when I passed out on him. He looks down at me and tells me"you are not helping me down there!" "I need you to clip the thread up here." Your Dad saw me about 13 yeas ago when my husband had a spell with his heart and the first thing your Dad said to me was "had I passed out anymore while helping do stitches." Your Dad was well respected at Petrsburg and here in Cheaspeake.
God Needed another good doctor in Heaven and when He looked down He saw your Dad and knew that he was the one that would fit God's need.
Take care!
Anne Harrison Harrell
Sandy Holdsworth
October 20, 2009
To all of Doc Chamberlain's family:
There are no words that I can say that will express what my heart feels. I'm just so sorry for your great loss.
Crystal Snock
October 20, 2009
Grandpa Was A Wonderful Person, And I'll Miss Him Dearly. He Would Help Anyone That Needed Help And He Would Always Ask If You Were Alright And How Things Were Going. The Only Good Outcome From This Is That Hes Joined Grandma And Everyone Else In Heaven. Now He'll Be Truly Happy And Will Be Watching Over All Of Us From Now On. I Miss You Grandpa And I'll Always Love You.
Tamarra Hipez
October 20, 2009
Dear Carol, KV, and Justus:
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. I didn't know your dad, but I have heard stories and the picture of him tells it all! I'll bet he is skipping around Heaven with your mom and brother right now. He is free from all the leg/knee pain and will not endure any of the stresses of life as we know them on Earth. However, I know these thoughts can't take away the pain that you and your family are enduring as you go through the roller coaster of emotions. Take the time that you need before coming back to work. If I can help with anything don't hesitate to contact me. May God bless all of you and give you strength.
Love & Cyber Hugs,
Tammy
Carol Butler
October 20, 2009
The void has transferred from dad to me. But the memories of how much we meant to dad and the fact that he is back together with mom and William under God's care help console my broken heart.
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