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Heather J. Chaplin
1970 - 2021
Heather J. Chaplin
1970 - 2021
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BORN
1970
DIED
2021
Heather Chaplin Obituary
She worked as a Forensic Accountant and in her spare time she enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her dogs, Bertie, Ernie and Reno. She also loved Halloween. Heather’s greatest work and love though was her special needs son, LB. She was his world!
Predeceased by her mother, Joan (Mackulin) Hershelman who passed away in September, 2020, Heather leaves her sons, Major Kenneth Chaplin, Jr. (Oahu, HI) and Sean “LB” Hershelman (East Longmeadow); her life partner Sarah Marchetti; her grandchildren Cody and Honora; her fathers Harold Hershelman (Longmeadow) and Raymond Cole and his wife Marie (West Palm Beach); her brother Sean Hershelman and his wife Dale (Myrtle Beach); her sister Tami Berthiaume and her husband Roland (East Longmeadow), as well as her nieces and nephews Erin, Lauren, Nathaniel, Gabrielle and Cole.
Funeral services for Heather will be held privately for the family.
Memorial contributions in Heather’s memory may be made to Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.forastiere.com
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Catherine P Ingalls
March 7, 2021
May memories of Heather and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
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Catherine P Ingalls
March 7, 2021
May memories of Heather and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Stacy Rockwell
March 2, 2021
Heather was too good to go, it's that simple... She will always be loved, never forgotten...all my best to her friends and family...
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