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Robert Chapdelaine Obituary

CHAPDELAINE, Robert H. Robert H. Chapdelaine, 79, of West Suffield, passed away after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Bob was born on July 27, 1925, to the late Harvey Chapdelaine and Anna Chretien Chapdelaine in Chicopee, MA. He was a Lieutenant in the Air Force in World War II. He graduated from UMass in 1950. He was called back to the Air Force for the Korean Conflict. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Curran of Springfield, MA, in 1950. They celebrated their 55th anniversary earlier this year. After a 32 year career at Kaman Aerospace, he and Mary spent several happy years of retirement in Naples, FL. Bob was blessed with a deep faith which he generously shared with all in both Southwick, MA and Suffield. He was an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a lector and a CYO teacher for many years. Wherever he was, Bob was always active in charities. He was a true Red Sox and UConn basketball fan. He was proud to have attended UConn's 1st NCAA Championship in 1999 and delighted to watch the Sox win the World Series last year. Besides his loving wife, Mary, he is survived by three sons who loved him dearly, James and Janine Chapdelaine of West Hartford, Thomas and Joanne Chapdelaine of Fairfield, and John Chapdelaine and partner Trish Minor of Stafford Springs. He also leaves three adoring grandchildren, Thomas and Sarah Chapdelaine of Fairfield, and Anna Mary Rose Chapdelaine of West Hartford. In addition to his immediate family, he leaves four siblings, Roger of South Hadley, Richard of Chicopee, Theresa Belisle of Chicopee Falls and Claire Safarik of West Springfield. He also leaves many wonderful nieces and nephews. On Saturday, July 23, at 10 a.m., a Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078 The Heritage Funeral Home, 1240 Mountain Rd., West Suffield has charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bob's name to either Covenent House, 346 West 17th St, New York, NY or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Chapdelaine

18 Entries

John Chapdelaine

December 26, 2024

You remain my guide

John Chapdelaine

July 16, 2006

Almost one year has passed. We all still miss your laughing, smiling and stories ... I am sure that without your lessons in life that we all recieved ...our journey would be much different. Thanks Dad!

Love,

John

Jim Chapdelaine

June 26, 2006

Dad,

Not a single day goes by when I don't think of you. I know you're in good hands. There's no describing how much we all miss you.

Love,

Jim

John Chapdelaine

December 28, 2005

Dad,

We miss you and our prayers continue. Mom is safe.

love

John

Charles Angevine

August 29, 2005

Bob and I worked very closely for many years at KAMAN. One of the few "white hats" there. A True gentleman, a great traveling companion and a true friend. I looked forward to visiting him whenever we came back to CT. My deepest sympathies to his survivors.

Charlie & Dotty Angevine.

Julie & Paul Carzello

July 27, 2005

Dear Mary,

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Bob made us feel welcome being across the way. We enjoyed hearing the stories about the neighborhood. I'll never forget the hens & chicks he gave me as a warm welcome almost 10 years ago.

Please don't hesitate to call when you need a helping hand.

Sincerely,

Julie Carzello

Dick and Sandra Collier

July 25, 2005

To the Chapdelaine Family:

Bob and I worked together in the Service Department of Kaman Aerospace for a number of years. He was always an absolute gentleman , a class act, and a pleasure to work with . Sandra and I send our condolences to the family.

Jim Chapdelaine

July 23, 2005

Thank you all so much for your kind words. Our Dad was a great guy and would have loved to read this.

All the best,

Jim

David Godbout

July 23, 2005

Dear Mary and Family: Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Dave and Emily Godbout.

David Godbout

July 23, 2005

Dear Mary and family: Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Dave and Emily Godbout

francie crowley

July 22, 2005

dear mrs chapdelaine,jim,john and tom,

my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

sincerely, francie crowley

dan fabricant

July 22, 2005

Jim: Robin mentioned to me about your dad. I was saddened to hear it. My thoughts are with you.

Thomas Burns

July 22, 2005

My sincere condolence to Mary and the family at this time of great loss for you. I treasure fond memories of Bob from my years at Kaman. Working together on a few Quarter Century Club dinners and many rounds of golf come to mind. He was a person of high moral and ethical values. It was a pleasure to have known him.

John La Chapelle

July 22, 2005

John: I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.

John Allan La Chapelle

Cambridge College

Springfield

Van Gould

July 21, 2005

I worked for Bob in the early 80's at Kaman Aerospace. He was a super person to work for. A great boss as well as a gentleman. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Van Gould

Robert/Carol Beauchesne

July 21, 2005

With our deepest sympathy to his wife,children,and family members during their time of mourning.

Dave DeMaw

July 21, 2005

I worked for Bob at Kaman Aerospace in the early 80s. I liked Bob. He was a good man. I especially loved his sense of humor. He made a couple of comments over 20 years ago that I still mention to friends! Ron Dupre was another long term employee who was good friends with Bob. Ron passed away last year. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Barry Halligan

July 21, 2005

I'm sorry for your loss Jim. I remember meeting your dad a couple of times and he was always very pleasant, nice man.

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