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HUGH CHAPIN Obituary
of Bunker Road and Lamson Lane in New London, NH and previously of Madison, NJ, died on December 13, 2017 at age 92. He was born in Whitesville, NY, on September 3, 1925. After Navy service in WWII he earned B.C.E. and LL.B. degrees at Cornell University and Harvard Law School, which led to a long and distinguished career at the New York patent law firm of Kenyon & Kenyon. He married Judith Ann Kinne in 1951, and is survived by the families of their four children: Lyman and Suzanne Chapin, David Chapin and Lauren Norton, Sam and Beth Chapin, and Sarah and Stephen Columbia. A memorial service will be held in the Spring.
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Leland Schermer
December 30, 2017
For my first job as a lawyer 35 years ago, I had the distinct honor of being put in an associate's office directly across the hall from Hugh Chapin. What a thrill to just watch him, and Frank Carr, the two preeminent leaders of the Nation's intellectual property bar, from twenty feet away. Hugh was probably the most dapper gentleman lawyer of his era. It was a privilege to watch him display brilliance and professionalism at the highest level. I have thought about my good fortune of having that office for the first five years of career many times since. My condolences to his family. He will be fondly remembered for years to come.
Al Breneisen
December 18, 2017
Hugh was one of the great lawyers in the IP field who I had the pleasure of working with for a number of years. He was a good friend and partner at Kenyon. My prayers and condolences go out to his family and many friends. Al Breneisen
December 18, 2017
Hugh and Judy were our first and fast friends when we moved to Lamson Lane almost 20 years ago. Hugh was a gracious host and an astute observer of society. We will miss our evening gatherings on the deck. Our loving thoughts go out to all the family. Lorraine and Stephen Sonnabend
Collette Carr
December 15, 2017
My husband, Francis T. Carr and Hugh were partners at Kenyon & Kenyon for many years. They personified the finest that the New York Bar stood for. It was an honor to know Hugh and I know that he'll rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to his family.
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December 14, 2017
To his family and friends. My condolences. May our heavenly father bring comfort and peace to you. Psalm 9:9
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