Kathryn L. Chaplin

CHAPLIN, Kathryn L. Kathryn Lipman Chaplin, 81 yrs old of Essex Meadows, Essex, and a long time resident of Greenwich, died peacefully Friday, (January 13, 2006) with her family at her side. She lived a long, wonderful Life, filled with family, laughter and love. Mrs. Chaplin grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended Stanford University and University of California at Berkeley, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1944, she and her childhood sweetheart, George W. Chaplin, were married and lived happily ever after. Their 62nd anniversary is this month. In 1960 they transferred to Greenwich. Kathryn was a very active volunteer in her community. She will be long remembered for her generosity, quick humor and graciousness. Born on July 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Edward C. Lipman and Julia Austin Lipman and sister of Margaret Lipman Pillsbury of Piedmont, CA. Devoted mother of Margaret and her husband Larry Flick of Cromwell, Nancy and her husband Ronald Lee of Snohomish, WA and Marianne and her Husband Joe Addonizio of Southbury. Cherished grandmother of Kate Strzinek (Flick) and Andy Flick, Nick, Ben, Matt, and Becky Lee and Jessica, Julia, Joey, and Joanna Addonizio. Much loved great-grandmother of Molly and Jack Strzinek. We would like to thank the Middlesex Hospital Weiss Hospice Unit for their patience and heartfelt care. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 17, at 11 a.m. at the Hamilton Hall, Essex Meadows. Contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assoc. Inc., 2911 Dixwell Ave., Suite 104, Hamden, CT 06518, Middlesex Hospital Weiss Hospice Unit, 55 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457 or American Heart Assoc. 2550 US Hwy 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, Arrangements by Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St., Centerbrook.