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Laurie
May 8, 2023
Hello. I worked at Newport Harbor Yacht Club where chip was a member. He was a nice guy. I remember Bill Crispin making it a point to tell me he was the one who found him. So sudden. RIP Chip
Patricia
February 13, 2017
My condolences to the Donnelly family. May you find peace from God during your time grief. Rm. 15:33
February 12, 2017
So very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends. Kristy McConville
Mary O Buckingham
February 9, 2017
8 Bells Chip
You are missed but we will always remember
you. Your ever present smile, thoughtfulness
and work ethic are but a few consistent traits
that made you not just a good human but a
good friend. Sail on sailor.
The Buckingham Family
Mary O, Jim, Charlie, Mary, Sarah, Biz
Michael Arrigo
February 7, 2017
Chip had so many unique and wonderful qualities. He was an accomplished long-distance passage making skipper having sailed to Fiji. He had incredible knowledge of celestial navigation and was a HAM radio operator. He was a scuba diver, something we got to enjoy together. He was a UCLA educated English major with wonderful mastery of our written language. He used that mastery combined with incredible self-taught knowledge of HTML and CSS style sheets in building Wordpress web sites for friends and clients. He had a great and hearty laugh and sense of humor to match. He had a sense of spontaneity and adventure. Once we went lobster diving at midnight off Catalina on the opening of the season. Chip caught all of the lobsters and dutifully threw every under-limit sized bug back in compliance with Fish and Game rules. Then we barbecued the legal once the next day on the grill in a cove. He was a ball chairman and appreciated good social manners, but preferred shorts and a Reyn Spooner shirt and being aboard a boat or having coffee with friends in the morning near the water. Most of all he was a great and irreplaceable friend to me and my family and many many others. God Bless Chip.
Sandy Draffen
February 6, 2017
Thank you, Chip, for all the friendly smiles and greetings you sent my way as I worked evenings at the reception desk of NHYC 20 years ago. May you find eternal peace as you sail away in heaven.
Love,
Sandy Draffen
February 6, 2017
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
Mary Amundson-Dale
February 6, 2017
Parker and Mary Dale send condolences to your family, we've lost our Yacht Club and you within weeks, it will never be the same...you were always there and so willing to help, especially we older folks - you will truly be missed.
Sandy Draffen
February 6, 2017
Dear Chip,
Last time I saw you was 20 years ago when I worked the front desk at NHYC. You always stopped to say hello with your big smile and bigger heart. You will be missed as you sail the seas in heaven. Bon Voyage.....
Tammy Schmidt
February 6, 2017
I miss you my dear friend. A lot of laughs and hugs. Always willing to lend a helping hand. A big heart to match that big smile. Such a wonderful soul.
Michael diDonato
February 6, 2017
Always a warm smile and a friendly comment. Chip was a true friend on and off the water. He had a rare talent, that made all whom he knew, feel like they were special individuals. A true cornerstone of the Newport sailing community. Thanks for your friendship, you will be truly missed.
Donna McHone
February 6, 2017
Always a smile on his face and warmth in his heart
February 6, 2017
Always a smile on his face and warmth in his heart
D Davidson
February 6, 2017
Chip, it makes me so incredibly sad that you have already left us. I will miss your helpfulness, kindness, compassion, honesty and conversation. Thank you for always looking on the brighter side. Thank you for all your kind words to me, as well as advice. I will miss our little afternoon "talks" Rest in peace.
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