Wallace H. Chaplin Sr.

CHAPLIN, Wallace H. Sr. "Chappy" Age 92, Lowell, MA native and longtime resident of Largo, died Dec. 21, 2009 at Blue Ridge Healthcare Center, Raleigh, NC following several years of declining health. He was the husband of the late Dorothy May (Cushing) Chaplin. He was born on July 22, 1917 in Lowell, MA, the son of the late William F. and Miriam (Midgley) Chaplin. He graduated from Lowell High School and began work with the Boston and Maine (B&M) Railroad as an apprentice machinist. He retired from the B&M as Vice-President, Mechanical after 40 years of service. He was a long-time member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Lowell, MA and St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Largo. Most recently he was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Raleigh, NC. He is survived by a son, Wallace H. Chaplin, Jr. and wife Patricia (Kmiec) of Fuquay Varina, NC; a daughter, Beverly M. Bostwick and husband Warren of Largo; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Dolores Chaplin of Dracut, MA; brother-in-law Benjamin A. "Bud" Cushing and his wife Jean of Lodi, CA; many nieces and nephews; and good friend Mary Heffron of Largo. He was also the brother of the late William M. Chaplin and the late Edward R. Chaplin. A memorial service and interment will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27605.