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Donna Chapman Obituary
Donna Chapman, 65, of East Haven, died peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Long Island, NY to the late Jacque and Janet Smith Chapman. Donna was employed as a Supervisor in the Pathology Department at Yale New Haven Hospital – St. Raphael Campus for 45 years. She leaves behind her lifelong dearest friend Patricia Augusta of East Haven and her children, Shane Augusta of Wallingford and Shauna (David) Denecke of Meriden and will be greatly missed by their three children, Isabelle, Avery and Connor. She also leaves behind two brothers Robert (Judi) Chapman of Virginia and Matthew (Cecile) Chapman of North Haven, as well as nieces and nephews, Jessica Roseborough, and Josh, Jared and Caleb Chapman.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Bernadette Church, New Haven, Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Burial of Ashes will take place in East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Halfway Home Rescue Inc. PO box 712, North Haven, CT 06473. A cause that Donna generously supported. Please visit Donna's memorial page at easthavenmemorial.com and sign her guest book.
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Matt Schlager
June 25, 2018
I am so saddened to learn of Donna's passing. I am just learning of this today. I worked with Donna for 11years. First at the Hospital of Saint Raphael, and then at YNHH. She was passionate about her job, and always put a 110% effort into her work.
James Salvati
March 15, 2018
Patty and Donnas
Sorry for your loss Donna a was great member of Hobson St,Always a friendly hello and smile every time she saw you. She will be deeply missed by all.
Paul Pantera
March 14, 2018
sorry to hear about your and our loss.
She will be missed
Renee Capasso-Carpentiere
March 14, 2018
Many wonderful memories of working with Donna at HSR. Always a smile on her face, rest in peace. My sympathy to her entire family.
Kathleen Sargent
March 14, 2018
I had the privilege of working with Donna for 30 years and she was a very caring and generous person and friend. I will miss seeing her every day. To Patty, Matt and the rest of her family you are in my prayers.
March 14, 2018
Patty, Matt and families so sorry to hear of Donna's passing she was very special. May God Bless you at this time of sorrow. Jane Guercia
Betty Fava
March 13, 2018
It was a blessing and an honor to have had the priveledge of working at HSR with Donna for many years... Her humor and guidance were what defined her,,, She was a friend to all of us.. Wishing strength and prayers to her family and friends. She will be missed by many... God bless Donna and family. Betty Fava
Skip and Charlene Shumway
March 13, 2018
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We knew Donna from HSR for over 40 years. Her smile always brightened a day and her caring ways will be missed by all.
March 13, 2018
We are very saddened to learn of The passing of Donna Chapman.Donna was a fine and gentle person gone much to soon.Donna had a spirit of kindness that made working together a pleasure.Our deepest sympathy to Patty and family at this difficult time.Vanessa Indich and Rosemary Decapua.
Dave and Celeste Denecke
March 12, 2018
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. Donna was the sweetest, kind person you would want to know. So caring and such a good Godmother/friend to our Avery. She will be missed more than words can say, and you all will remain in our prayers to help you get through this.
March 12, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words of 1 Thess. 4:14 we it tells us that we will see our loved ones again.
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