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Princeton/Holden - Robert Edwin Chapman, Jr., 91, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus after an illness. He was born on August 25, 1923 in Wilkinsburg, PA, the son of Robert and Marion (Bradish) Chapman, Sr. and had lived in Princeton for over 40 years before moving to Holden 6 years ago.
He leaves his loving wife of 56 years, Marion G. (Hoyle) Chapman; four children, Deborah L. Chapman and her fiancé, David Harrington of South Dennis, Gerry B. Chapman and his wife, Susan of Westminster, Robert E. Chapman III and his wife, Karen of Bradenton, FL and Susan E. Chapman and her partner, Sue E. Lauder of Worcester; a brother, Richard M. Chapman of Oakdale; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a sister, Lois A. Harding.
Robert graduated from Wilbraham Academy in 1942 and attended Syracuse University before earning a degree in Business from Bryant & Stratton College. He co-owned R.E. Chapman Company in Oakdale for many years before retiring in 1991. He was a member of Boylston Lodge of Masons in West Boylston. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Worcester including: The Worcester Lodge of Prefection, Goddard Council, Prince of Jerusalem and the Lawrence Chapter of Rose Croix. He also was a member of the Boston Consistory and the Stella Chapter #3 Order of the Eastern Star in Auburn. He was a former member of the Princeton Conservation Commission, the Road Advisory Committee and the Wachusett Regional School Committee. He enjoyed sailing on Cape Cod and loved to spend time with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Sat., Oct. 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. followed by a celebration of life for Robert at 2:30 p.m. in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114-2699. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, visit
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for Robert Chapman
October 14, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the Chapman Family. Diane & Mark Cormier, Lana Coon, Odette & Amanda & Artine Gorgodian Juliana & Noel Cormier
patsy mollica
October 6, 2014
~a very fine man who did many great things for our town~
may all of bob's family be at peace~
Richard Sullivan
October 3, 2014
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you all.
Rick and Wendy Sullivan
October 2, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great neighbor!
Pat and Tom Junell
September 30, 2014
Our condolences to the Chapman family.
David bates
September 30, 2014
my sympathy goes out to Mrs Chapman and her family .
Durward W Cole
September 29, 2014
My prayers go out to Marion and family for they loss of BRO Bob God Blass Marj & Durward Cole
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