John E. Chapman

John E. Chapman, 87, of Dennisport, MA. and formerly of Medway, MA. died Sunday afternoon (October 7, 2012) at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA. after a period of declining health. He was born in Milford, MA., the son of the late Sidney E. and the late Katherine (Cratty) Chapman and has resided in Dennisport, MA. since the 1960s. He had previously lived in Medway, MA. Mr. Chapman graduated from Milford High School Class of 1942. He was a drummer for several bands on Cape Cod having played at Betsys Ballroom in the Yarmouth Senior Center and was a mime of the late Jimmy Durante at the Pomponesset Inn for (30) years. He was a member of the American Federation of Musicians belonged to the Local Musicians Union on Cape Cod. He leaves (1) sister-in-law, Estelle B. Chapman of Milford, MA. He was the brother of the late William Bill Chapman and Margaret Knight. A graveside service will be held Thursday morning (October 11) at 10AM in St. Marys Cemetery Cedar Street (Rte. 109) Milford, MA. There are no funeral home visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA. 02215. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home (please visit www. edwardsmemorialfuneral home.com, for condolence book) 44, Congress Street, Milford, MA.