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Frank CHAPMAN Obituary
(Retired Captain - Ottawa Fire Service)
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Friday, March 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Beatrice (nee Butler) for 57 years. Loving father of David (Anne), Bryan, Frank (Megan) and Dan (Tony Willis). Proud grandfather of Pamela, Tiffany, Andrea and Nicholas; and great-grandfather of Brooklyn, Aiden, Teagan and Anthony. Frank will be fondly remembered by his extended family, and his colleagues at Ottawa Fire Service and Ontario Amateur Football Association. Family and friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) on Tuesday, March 6 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and on Wednesday from 12-1 pm. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1 pm. For those wishing, donations may be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
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pamela chapman
March 1, 2013
Good day poppa! Miss you and love you! xo
February 28, 2013
Miss you everyday poppa my u rest in peace my hero
Pamela Chapman
August 1, 2012
Goodmorning pappa! just wanted to say the girls and I and dad we havnt forgotten about you. we think about you everyday. we love you so much and miss you pappa. xo
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Jim Salvatore
March 31, 2012
Frank & Megan, my deepest sympathy & condolences for your loss, God Bless you and the family
March 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy.
David Jones (and Family) and Bob Messerschmidt
March 16, 2012
Frank - Dave ,
Deepest sympathy to you and all of your family members.
-Don Band Stittsville,Ontario
Louise Ladouceur
March 14, 2012
Bea, David, Bryan, Frank and Danny
I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. It probably feels very unreal at the moment. Take your time, remember him, think of him, continue to love him. He will watch over you forever.
Louise Ladouceur
March 9, 2012
Dear Bea, David, Bryan, Frankie, Danny and your families,
We are very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Our sympathies and thoughts are with you at this sad time. We know Frank was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed.
Alice, Larry and Gary Hawkins and families
March 8, 2012
I have had many special moments with Frank Senior and they all ended in his favor and only God will know. He was unique in all his endeavours and a leader I would have followed anywhere. He was a great firefighter and a great man. My thoughts and sympathies to the family. I will miss him. J.C. Paquette
March 8, 2012
Frank and Meagan my deepest sympathies to you and your family. It was an honour to know Frank Sr.
Sue Gervais
andrea chapman
March 7, 2012
Poppa I just can't get over this empty not surreal feeling, I never thought I would ever be saying my farewell to but its not really a farewell cause one day we WILL meet again and be together again. I'm gonna miss you so ever, ever much it hurts looking at pictures of u cause there was not a bad bone in your body all you did was help ppl and share every bit of love u had with everyone you knew and WOW you made a HUGE impact on a lot of lives. Brooklyn misses you dearly and anthony well he doesn't know much but know one thing poppa he loves u dearly, I remember you telling and asking me can u just wait till june 29th to have anthony I'm like if its possible well I'm so honored to have your great grandsons birthday the day before urs. POPPA you R my HERO! Ben was saying how's he is gonna miss your guys sports convos and your laughs etc he didn't know u long but he loved you. And poppa don't worry I will take good care of nan she's my hero to learnt a lot that I know today from her, I'm gonna take good care of her. So where ever you maybe and I know your enjoying your paradise you deserve it. But your paradise was defently your family as well. I love you poppa my memories, your teaching etc will live on thru me my children etc and in my heart for an eternity and beyond.<3<3 xoxo love you big poppa
Cindy Gourgon
March 7, 2012
Prayers go out to Frank,Megan and Nick.
Remember all the good/fun times that your father/grandfather brought into your lives.
The Gourgon Family
Vinson Dynes
March 7, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to all of the Bee and all of the Chapman Family.
We will remember Frank as a nice guy who raised a great family.
Our kindest wishes to all of you at this time.
Vinnie and Nancy Dynes
Liz Vittorini
March 7, 2012
Bea and all the Chapman family, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
Rick Cheslock
March 7, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Frank, Dave and the Chapman Family. I worked with Frank his last day on the Fire Department. The Eastview Hotel fire. I think he ended his career, in a "big way", the way he wanted. He was good man and he will be remembered by all who met him. God Bless you all.
Gus (Ayngus A.) Kennedy
March 6, 2012
Bea, David, Frank, Bryan, Dan and Chapman Family
Frank talked with excitement about his family, about minor football, about Fire Fighters or anything where he could help someone. He will always be remembered.
Gus Kennedy
pamela chapman
March 6, 2012
It doesnt seem real that you are gone! I also remember you packing up snack bags for us with coke or gingeral and sending us home with a ball cap or t-shirts. And u always had good advice to give me! I will never forget everything about you! Love u xo.
Alexey Ivanchenko
March 6, 2012
Dear Danny,
Very sorry for your loss. Please know that Lisa and I are thinking of you at this time. Love and peace, Alexey and Lisa.
March 6, 2012
Frank and Megan: So sorry for your loss. Please know we hold you in our prayers. Karen May and Pierre Boucher.
Wendy & Steve Garnett
March 6, 2012
Bryan and family,
Our sincere condolences extended to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sandy Ruckstuhl
March 6, 2012
Frank was perhaps the most generous man that I have ever meant. He had a lot to do with helping many young people in our community to stay on the right path by helping them in a major way, to play football. Frank always was someone whose advice I appreciated and always lots of fun. Frank always made it very clear how important his family was. Frank will be missed and I must admit I will miss that friendly pat on my shoulder to remind me to lose some weight.
Steve Fergusson
March 6, 2012
Bea, David, Bryan, Frank, and Dan. Sorry for your loss.
Growing up in the west-end as kids we all knew Frank Sr. Reading of his passing brings back many memories of hanging out with the Chapman family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
March 6, 2012
sorry to hear about frank our condolences to the family sharon len parker
Wayne&Madonna Cooney
March 6, 2012
Dear Beatrice & Family;
Our Deepest Sympathies on the loss of your loved one.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 6, 2012
Dear Mrs. Chapman and Family ;
Our class would like to tell you that we are sad too. We really enjoyed the clementines Frank sent us for Christmas. He was a kind man.
The grade 3 students at Connaught Public School.
Anne Sherman
March 6, 2012
Dearest Beatrice, David, Brian,Frankie and Danny
“I know you will continue to hear many wonderful stories about Frank during the coming days and weeks and I hope you will take pride and comfort in these many reminders of the profound impact he had on those whose lives he touched.”
With love....Anne Sherman
Julie and Luc Cousineau
March 6, 2012
Dan and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. When a loved one becomes a memory, a memory becomes a treasure. *hugs xoxo
PAUL MAYOTTE
March 6, 2012
DAVE AND FRANK JR. I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Cathy Edwards
March 6, 2012
Bea, Bryan, Pamela, Tiffany and Andrea, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Cathy Edwards and Family
jim&Lucy band
March 6, 2012
Dave and Frank,our deepest sympathy to you and your family---we had some good times together
Kevin Shaughnessy
March 5, 2012
To all the Chapman Clan:
I had the pleasure of working with Frank on many occasions and truly enjoyed his outlook on life. He was always sharp as a tack, and one or two steps ahead of everyone else. Frank always had a clever line for anyone that challenged his intellect yet also gave so freely of his time whether it was sports, the Firefighters Club, or any other fundraising effort.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Frank.
Truly a life well lived.
Pamela Chapman
March 5, 2012
To my nan and father (Bryan) Uncle David uncle Frankie and aunt Magon and Nicholas and uncld Danny and Tony. We lost a great man he was the best pappa anyone could have ever had. Pappa loved his family so so much. I have my own special memories of pappa that i will charish as long as i live. Poppa was a jokester always throwing something out there. You were and always will be in my heart and my mind. Your first granchild.love u always and forever poppa xoxo I will never forget the time i smashed up nans bike omg she was dont let Frank see that! and what happened he saw the bike and oh my i will never forget the words that came out of his mouth! he was mad for sure! R.I.P now. love u
March 5, 2012
Danny and Family,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Recall the good memories often as they are always there within....Always in our Hearts, Always Remembered - Patricia Creppin
Sidney Male
March 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies as I had many fond memories working with Frank on the Ottawa Fire Department.
March 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Dave and Frank, your Dad was a good friend when we worked together.
Bruce Hall
Chris MacCormac
March 5, 2012
I extend my deepest sympathy to Dave and Frank. I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Chris MacCormac, Manila
Pete Savary
March 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Chapman Family. I had the pleasure of working with Frank Sr on his last week "on the Job". I drove him to his last fire, The Eastview Hotel fire, on Car 22. I will always remember that day and his words of wisdom during our return to the station.
RIP Frank Sr.
Jessica Feher
March 5, 2012
Bryan, Tiffany, Pamela, & Andrea, as well as the entire Chapman family... Please accept my deepest sympathy in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts always.
Much Love,
March 5, 2012
To The Chapman Family One and All,
May your tomorrows dawn fond memories.
Love and God Bless
Josie and Doug Buckland
Perth, Ontario
March 5, 2012
Dear Bea,
Our deepest sympathies at this time to you and your family.
No longer in our lives to share but in our hearts he's always there.
John, Mary, Kaitlyn and Jessica.
Leo Philippe
March 5, 2012
My condolences to dave&frank on the passing of your dad.I l liked and respeted your father he will be missed.
Andrea Chapman
March 5, 2012
Poppa u will be in my heart and soul for eternity and forever. I have so many memories us fishing us walking woody our gossip talks and our talks in the back and front yard oh I will so ever miss these times. Oh and how I got into a dispute last month with your first born great geranddaughter cause u told her u had a wooden leg oh ill miss the things u said. My prayers and thought are with the most amazing mother, grandmother and GG anyone could ever ask for, as well as my thought and my prayers are with my father Bryan, my uncle danny, uncle david and uncle frankie
Peter Killeen
March 5, 2012
Dan,
Please accept my deepest sympathies at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shahab Athari
March 5, 2012
Frank, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My thought are with you all.
March 5, 2012
Sincere sympathy on the loss of Frank. I have many good memories of our time on the Fire Department.
Ron Cutbill
Indian Shores, Florida
Dorothy & Murdo Morrison
March 5, 2012
Dear Bea,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Doug Symons
March 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Chapman Family. Although I never had the opportunity to work alongside with Frank he was well known to all . His contribution to the sporting activities and organizations as well as his firedept will always be remembered .He was a wonderfull man . Sincerly , Doug Symons .OFD.
Bob Parent
March 5, 2012
Another great guy gone. I first met Frank at #9 on Pretoria where I was taught the fine art of Cribbage and Hearts. Frank got me into the High School Football officiating. We spent a long time together at old 3 and fishing with Eddy. I treasure the great memories. Bob Parent
Herb & Elaine Lytle
March 5, 2012
Dear Frank and the Chapman Family.
We wish to express our deepest sympathy at this sad time in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
March 5, 2012
Our neighbourhood is forever changed. We will always remember Frank walking Woody or rather Woody walking Frank always stopping to say hi and Woody peering through the hedges looking for our Max. Long talks. Helpful advice. A laugh. With loving memories.
Nelson and Carol
Nelson Gallant
March 5, 2012
Our neighbourhood is forever changed. We will always remember Frank walking Woody or rather Woody walking Frank always stopping to say hi and Woody peering through the hedges looking for our Max. Long talks. Helpful advice. A laugh. With loving memories.
Nelson and Carol
Tiffany Kennedy
March 5, 2012
Dear Nan, Uncle David, My dearest Father (Bryan), Uncle Franky, Uncle Danny my deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you and yours. I have so many beautiful memories of Poppa that I will always hold dear to my heart. Also Poppa had a lot of terms and phrases he would use that would always make me laugh I will always hold onto those as well. Love you always Poppa and forever close to my heart ----<<----<<---@ Tiffany Kennedy (Chapman) XOXOX
Shayna Sherman
March 5, 2012
Dearest Bea, David, Frank, Danny, Brian and the Chapman Family,
Frank was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with you all. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in the amazing memories you hold dear to your hearts.
Elena Iacono
March 5, 2012
Dan - my sincere condolences to you and your family. May your father's memory (and his smile) always guide you and bring you comfort. Your friend, Elena Iacono
March 5, 2012
Dear Nan, Uncle David, my dearest Father (Bryan), Uncle Franky, and Uncle Danny my deepest sympathies and condolences. I have so many beautiful memories of Poppa in which I will hold dear to my heart always. Also, some phrases and terms Poppa would say that would really make me laugh! I will always remember love you always Poppa forever in my heart XOXO
Cathy Zuana
March 5, 2012
Frank brought great joy and laughter to our lives and although he is gone he will not be forgotten. My sincerest sympathies
Mohammed El-Batal
March 5, 2012
Dan I am so sorry for your loss! My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Natalie Matheson
March 5, 2012
Dan, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Stay strong as you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Drisdelle
March 5, 2012
Dan,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Steve Carkner
March 5, 2012
Frank and Megan, Dave and Anne, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
March 5, 2012
Dan and family, please accept our condolences on the passing of your father, our thoughts are with you. Wanted to share a quote with you from Rumi, "Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form."
Rahim and Chris
Karen Mitchell
March 5, 2012
Dan, my deepest sympathies to you & your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
David A. Smith
March 5, 2012
To all the Chapman Family; Frank was a true character with the Ottawa Fire Services and the amature football in Ottawa. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. I hope your fond memories help you through these difficult days.
Grace and Brian Kent
March 5, 2012
Dear Bea, Dan, Tony and all of the Chapman Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you at this sorrowful time with the loss of a wonderful man. He leaves behind a great legacy in his family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Derek & Lucie McSweeney
March 5, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Butch Moore
March 5, 2012
A Legend
March 5, 2012
Frank and Megan, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.
Aurelia & Bruce Carr
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