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Emily CHAPLIN Obituary
CHAPLIN, Emily Joy August 8, 2001 August 26, 2011 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the tragic loss of our beautiful daughter, Emily Joy. Her life was cut way too short at the age of 10 (in a boating accident), while on vacation with her family in Kelowna. Emily was the youngest, and only girl of five children. Emily was a child who had a contagious smile that would light up any room. Having four older brothers, she was a tough little girl who loved adventure and wasn't afraid of trying anything. Although Emily had numerous friends, her main companion was her Mum, who taught her the love of art. Emily was always creating beautiful pictures and jewelry, which she gifted to the people she cared about. Her nurturing, loving nature towards her family, other children and animals will be what is most remembered. Emily will forever be loved and missed by her parents Terry and Nancy Chaplin; brothers Spencer, Josh, Jarett and Chance; her paternal grandparents Heather, Rollie Mireau, (predeceased by grandfather Leslie Chaplin); her maternal grandparents Alice Walters and Robert John Walters; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com , 250-860-7077.
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Someone would rather be out on the lake
Andrew Stark
March 9, 2012
Though you don't know me, I want to tell you that as a caring neighbor (at the summer home), my heart is with you. If I may share a photo from the week of August 27, 2011. Emily loved fun and sports with her friends I could tell. Her gaze was out to the water, more often than not. Kind wishes in your healing.
Harry and Bonnie Brick
October 15, 2011
So sorry for your loss,we only just found out today...our hearts are heavy with sorrow..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless this little girl.
Avery Jeffery
October 8, 2011
rip emily i everbody at school misses you and school isent the same with you gone hope you are having a god life up there much love Avery
September 21, 2011
Nancy Alice and Bob It broke my heart to hear of your loss my deapest thoughts and prayers go to you all I cant imagine the pain of your loss youre going through
Adeline Flickinger/Steinke
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Teri Montgomery - Shelly
September 18, 2011
What a beautiful young girl! I can't imagine the hurt! So very sorry, I will and have said a prayer for Emily! Gosh she was a beautiful girl.
September 12, 2011
I know as time goes on, things quiet down and people stop checking in as often, the silence can leave a lot of room for pain. To Emily's family, please know you continue to be in our thoughts, and in our prayers. Wishing you comfort and encouragement as you move forward.
Candace and Kyle G.
Kelowna, BC
Annie Thompson
September 9, 2011
My family and I are so very saddened by your loss and there are absolutely no words to comfort you...please just know how special everyone who met Emily thought she was...she will never be forgotten...and your family will forever be in our prayers! Annie Thompson (Bailey Thompsons Mom)
Irene Wozny
September 8, 2011
There are no words to ease your pain. We know God must have had a plan for her, to take her so soon. She is happy and would not want you to be so sad. My very deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter Emily. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. God Bless.
September 7, 2011
My whole family has been praying for your family over the past weeks. My husband and I were at the Eldorado the night of the accident and my husband was one of the first on the scene to try and help. I can't imagine the pain you are all going through and will continue to pray, especially on Friday when you celebrate your Emily's life. Know that there are many people praying. My 8 year old said tonight that he has prayed for your family every night. We have not forgotten, and will continue to lift your family up in prayer.
tony kichton
September 7, 2011
i am so sorry for your loss
September 6, 2011
You do not know me. But sadly I was at the Eldorado Club that evening. I'm not from Kelowna. My heart aches for all of you being the Mother of two children.
May your spirit not be broken and little Emily live in your hearts forever.
Have not been able to get you off my mind.
God Bless
Lori DeJong
September 6, 2011
Dear Nancy, Jarrett and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you ever since I heard about Emily's passing. May you find strength and comfort in the coming days, weeks and years.
Lori DeJong (reception at Dr. Morison's office)
September 6, 2011
Dear Nancy and Family,
Our thoughts have been with you all during this very sad time. I remember Emily sitting with you during those long football practices and she was always so happy and content just to be there close with you. I know you will have many, many happy and special memories that will bring a smile to your face while remembering her joy of life. Our thoughts are with you all. The Turnbull Family ( Joel, Susan and Patrick)
Elvin Chandra
September 6, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Chaplin family.
Elvin Chandra
Incredible Truck Enterprises, Edmonton
September 5, 2011
It is hard to remain in the world
and not feel part of it...
to watch others rush about like
nothing has changed when everything has.
Grief makes you feel alone,
yet you do have a place in the world
and others who care for you...
There is still beauty and meaning in life
and you will find it again.
For now, it is enough to rest, to mourn,
and wrap yourself in your memories.
The world can wait.
(unknown author)
September 3, 2011
To the Parents, Family and Friends of Emily. My heart just ached when I heard of her tragic accident. As a mother (formerly from Edmonton) now living on Vancouver Island and having grandchildren in Kelowna just a couple of years older than your precious Emily you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the many messages of caring that have been entered in the Guest Book will bring some measure of comfort to you. Emily obviously captured the hearts of many.
May wonderful memories of times spent together sustain you during this very difficult time and in the future.
A caring Mother/Grandmother on Vancouver Island.
September 3, 2011
As a mother, my heart goes out to you. My family and I were at the Hotel Eldorado last Friday evening. Such a loss of a very young life. Sincere sympathy from a mother in Victoria, BC
September 2, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I have no words to offer you, perhaps none is ever going to comfort you during this time. Please know that you are on my heart. A penticton mom
September 2, 2011
We are sorry to learn of Emily Joy's tragic death. May you all find strength and comfort in her legacy.
God bless you all, with much love and prayers.
Charles Porter
September 2, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Charles and Joanne Porter, Eric Currie and Darren Porter
The Big Toy Wash, St. Albert
Annette Magus
September 2, 2011
My heart aches for you in this time of loss. My daughter Keira went to school with Emily from kindergarten through Grade 2, and she still sometimes wears the tye-dye shirt she made at Emily's birthday party. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy
September 2, 2011
Please Don't Ever Tell Me
I'm going to tell you something
I hope you'll never have to know.
I'll tell you how a heart can break
And tears can constant flow.
I lost my baby girl you see,
An angel in my eyes
God chose to take her hand one day
And led her to the skies.
But please do not forget my child
She was a person too
And forever she will live
Inside of me and you.
So, please don't ever tell me
That time will heal my pain
Because not even time
Can bring her back again.
Just tell me she is happy
In that land way up above
She's snuggled in an angels wings
All wrapped in Mommy's love.
Author Unknown
While I do not know our family, I truly feel for what you are going thru and what you will face in the days ahead. Know that there are many keeping your entire family in our prayers.
Rachelle, Katie & Jackson Allenby (SAM classmates)
September 2, 2011
When God calls little children
to dwell with him above,
We mortals sometime question
the wisdom of his love
For no heartache compares with
the death of one small child
Who does so much to make our world,
seem wonderful and mild
Perhaps God tires of calling
the aged to his fold,
So He picks a rosebud,
before he can grow old.
God knows how much we need them,
and so he takes but a few
To make the land of Heaven
more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult still
somehow we must try,
The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye."
So when a little child departs
we who are left behind
Must realize God loves children,
Angels are hard to find.
Unknown Author
You are all in our hearts and in our thoughts.
Jim & Suzette Elder
September 2, 2011
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Emily. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian & Mary-Jane Sykes
September 2, 2011
Nancy, Terry and Family:
We are so so sorry to hear about Emily. We just heard about the tragic accident yesterday and therefore couldn't extend our condolences until now. May you all find peace in your memories. Our love and prayers are with you all. Love Brian, Mary-Jane and Justin Sykes
Diane & Dave Kapalka (Kaps Drilling)
September 2, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Janice & Art Kleckner
September 2, 2011
Our heart goes out to you. We did not know this little girl but when we heard about this terrible accident it broke our hearts. There are many of us in Osoyoos who are thinking and praying for you.
Harriet Bell
September 2, 2011
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister.
A Parent Too
September 1, 2011
I, too, am a parent and feel for your loss. There are no possible words anyone can say to ease the pain you and your family are experiencing. But I hope you know that we are grieving with you this day. May you all find comfort in holding strong to the memories you have of Emily.
Kelowna Family
August 31, 2011
We can't imagine what you are going through but know that there are many people who are praying for you. Emily was obviously a beautiful, precious girl and we are so sorry that you won't have more time with her. Her memory and spirit will stay with you always. You seem like you have a wonderful, close-knit family - may you bring comfort to each other. And we hope that you feel the support and empathy of your friends and strangers, too.
elizabeth sheyev
August 31, 2011
Sorry for your horrible loss, cannot even imagine how you all must be feeling.
.
lee smith
August 31, 2011
god bless this little girl
August 31, 2011
May you find comfort and strength in the precious memories that will never fade. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
(A Kelowna Family)
C. Ross
August 31, 2011
God bless you during this difficult time. May the strength of your extended family and friends sustain you and may you take comfort in knowing that many,many people are praying for you.
mother of 3
August 31, 2011
Gone too soon
August 31, 2011
So very sorry to hear about your daughter's tragic death. There are many people praying for your family in this time. God Bless you all.
Tana and Gary
August 31, 2011
God bless you little Angel, may you all find strength to go on until you meet again.
... just another parent
August 31, 2011
I'll Lend You A Child
by Edgar Guest
"I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine," He said.
For you to love - while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care or him for Me?
He'll bring his smiles to gladden you,
And should this stay be brief
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
I've looked this world over
In search for teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd
Life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor count the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call to
Take him back again?"
I fancied that I heard then say,
"Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that come
And try to understand."
Miranda & Family - Kelowna Resident
August 31, 2011
My heart weeps for you and your loss. There are never any words to say that can make it easier for you and your family. Please remember there are many of us here in Kelowna who are thinking of you at this time of such sorrow.
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