Elizabeth Parker Chapin

"She shall have music wherever she goes", died peacefully in Boston, MA, May 27, 2008 at the age of 89. Elizabeth, or Lizanne, as she was known to her friends, was an award-winning gardener and horticultural judge, an avid reader, ardent traveler, capital dancer and terrific hostess. Born on Dec. 4, 1918, in Lowell, MA, she attended the Mary C. Wheeler School and Smith College. Together with her darling husband, the late Melville Chapin, Lizanne contributed to the quality of education at many institutions, including Philips Academy Andover and Yale University, where the two took great pleasure in devoting their time and resources to the Addison Gallery and the Yale Art Gallery, in particular. A woman of enormous loyalty, great style and particularly wicked wit, Lizanne spent her life taking care of her extended family and friends. Among the various establishments to which she volunteered her energy and considerable talents are The Mount Auburn Hospital; The Martha's Vineyard Historical Society; Arrowhead; and The Polly Hill Arboretum, where her passion for the Magnolia trees begat the "Melville" variety. At her death she was a member of The Cambridge Plant and Garden Club, The Chilton Club, The Country Club, and The Edgartown Yacht Club. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth and Allan, and her 7 grandchildren, Eric, Elizabeth, Samuel, Jessica, Anthony, Amanda, and Peter. She was dearly loved and her spark will be sorely missed. Burial will be private, a memorial service will be planned. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Polly Hill Arboretum, PO Box 561, West Tisbury, MA 02575. Arrangments by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. blakefuneralhome.com