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Linda May Chapman

4/7/1952 - 4/1/2025

Linda May Chapman obituary, 4/7/1952-4/1/2025, Gales Ferry, CT

BORN

4/7/1952

DIED

4/1/2025

FUNERAL HOME

Byles Memorial Home - New London

99 Huntington St

New London, Connecticut

Linda Chapman Obituary

Gales Ferry - Linda May Chapman, 72, of Gales Ferry, passed peacefully April 1, 2025, at Backus Hospital in Norwich. Born April 7, 1952, to Audrey Beebe and John Chopp, and lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Henry Beebe Sr., She married Warren Chapman III, he preceded her in death.

She was a proud member of the Thames River Garden Club, where her love of nature and eye for beauty bloomed alongside cherished friendships.

Linda loved her family fiercely. She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Chapman; her beloved grandchildren, Jayden and Madison Chapman; and her sisters, Jeanne Delaney and Joni Chopp. She was predeceased by her brother, Henry Beebe Jr., with whom she shared a deep bond. Linda also leaves behind a circle of friends whose lives were brighter because she was in them.

Besides her husband Warren III and her parents, she was predeceased by stepmother, Irene Chopp; stepfather, Henry Beebe Sr.; brother, Henry Beebe Jr. -all of whom welcomed her with open arms.

A celebration of Linda's life will be announced at a later date.

Donations may be made in Linda's memory to the Thames River Garden Club, c/o Elaine Lombardi, 198 Shore Road, Waterford, CT 06385.

For more on Linda please visit www.byles.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Apr. 10, 2025.

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Philip Davis

April 11, 2025

Jeanne, I just pulled this up asI was browsing, sorry about the loss of your sister Linda, she was such a brave
inspiration. God Bless

Anne Nelson

April 11, 2025

With deepest sympathies to the family. We enjoyed all the times we got together with Buddy and Linda, they always brought a light into our lives.

Mickey Maynard

April 10, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to her family. May she RIP.

Dave Fairman

April 10, 2025

Rest in Peace

Joann Martin

April 8, 2025

So glad we reconnected in recent years. Sorry you had to go so soon but know that there were others waiting for you. My condolences to your family and all your friends! Until we meet again!

Sara Holliday

April 8, 2025

Beautiful words. I remember your mom as always having a smile on her face. There are no words to express losing a parent but I am sorry for your loss

Johnni Jordan

April 8, 2025

What a beautiful tribute , no truer words to be said about a remarkable woman who will be greatly missed by many especially me. God bless and may you be whole and hurt no more my beautiful friend.

Dorothy (Doe) Bruce

April 8, 2025

No words can express my love for my friend of many years and my sorrow for her family members and friends. She was a friend through worst and best times, and I will miss her!

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