Kathryn Elizabeth (Stilwell) Chapman
1934-2020
The death of Kathryn Elizabeth (Stilwell) Chapman of Minto, NB
occurred Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Hospice House Fredericton.
Born in Cambridge Narrows, NB she was the daughter of the late George
and Jean (Turnbull) Tissington.
Mom grew up at the Narrows, later moving to Saint John, then settling
in Minto with her family. She enjoyed younger years with her family
at the Narrows and with her Grandparents David and Catherine Turnbull
on their farm, where they had many chores they were expected to do.
The Turnbull/Tissington families prided themselves with hard work, and
it truly rubbed off on mom as her house was spotless and so were her
vehicles, like her father George and his brother Fred Tissington who
drove the cleanest Coal Trucks! Mom, with her sister and soul mate,
Bunny, and her brother Bernie, shared many wonder times together
through the years.
Mom’s first job in Minto was working at the Bank of Nova Scotia
in the Accounts section due to her impressive recollection of account
numbers. This is where she met her first love, Art, who frequented the
bank for Legion business, being involved with the Minto Legion as a
WWII vet. They married in 1955 and started their family immediately.
Mom endured many trials and tribulations with her families on both
sides over the years that made her a force to be reckoned with. After
Dad’s passing, mom found love again, marrying Jim Chapman, and
had many wonderful years together. They were such supportive parents
and couldn’t ask for better grandparents to all of her
grandchildren. And mom was able to enjoy her one great
grandchild.
Mom was a wonderful counsellor to our friends in our teen years as we
heard this often, and she loved crafts but her greatest talents were
bowling and darts and the many trophies around the house were proof.
Her love of dancing and her social time with her many friends, was
evident in her collection of pictures, especially with June and
Charlie Coakley and their family. Mom loved life until her
disabilities halted her activities. But she will always be remembered
as the “strong” (or with her Scottish blood –
stubborn)” woman she was, She was loved by all who knew her. She
will be forever missed.
Survived by her son, Kim Stilwell (Nancy); her daughter, Carla Carney
(Rodney); grandchildren, Melissa, Talia, Logan, Kendra, Brandon,
Hillary, Katelyn, Christopher, Troy and Jason; great grandson, Jack;
sister, Roberta “Bunny” Armstrong; sister in law, Judy
Tissington; stepsons, Terry Stilwell and Rodney Chapman (Karen);
special friend, Billy Buffett; several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
In addition to her parents, Kathryn was predeceased by 1st husband,
Arthur Stilwell; 2nd husband, James Chapman; daughter, Jocelyn
Boucher; brother, G. Bernard Tissington.
Resting at Hogg Funeral Services (10 King Street, Minto) with
visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Service will take
place 1:00PM from Trinity United Church on Saturday, February 22,
2020. Internment will take place in Wallbridge Cemetery at a later
date. For those who wish, donations made to ElderDog Canada, Hospice
House Fredericton or charity of choice would be appreciated by the
family.
19342020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Kathryn Elizabeth Stilwell Chapman 19342020..
Décès pour la Ville: Minto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick