Bessie Joyce Chapman
1928-2020
Bessie Joyce
Chapman (nee Smith) passed away peacefully at the age
of 92 at the Dr. George’s L. Dumont Hospital, Monday,
November 30, 2020.
Bessie was the daughter of the late John
and Dorothy Smith of Dorchester. She was pre-deceased by her husband
R. Barry Chapman and her siblings, James, Wallace, Beatrice, Keith and
Lyman.
She leaves behind daughter Patricia
MacLennan of Brampton Ontario, son Stephen Chapman (Ann) of St.
Stephen NB and daughter Bonnie Chapman Roy (Guy) Of Cocagne NB;
grandchildren Christopher, Susan (Kirk), Chuck (Mandy), Brittni
(Shea), Zackarie, Robert and James; great-grandchildren Maya (Zach),
Kaylee, Noah, Aaryk, Harper and Mila, who all brought her joy. She
will be missed by her sister in law Elaine Smith and all of her nieces
and nephews.
Bessie was a member of the Dorchester
Anglican Church Women where she baked and served for many years.
Bessie was also a long-standing member of the Dorchester chapter IODE,
also belonging to their Provincial Executive and the Eastern Star. She
was a wonderful volunteer and loved by many.
Bessie had a quick wit and loved a good
joke. Bessie loved to read and play scrabble. She was an amazing
mother to her three children and loved her grandchildren and great
grandchildren with all of her heart.
The family would like to extend their
gratitude to the staff on 4C of the Dr. George’s L Dumont
for her last hours of care.
A very special heartfelt thank you to
the staff at Royal Court and Monarch Hall of Riverview NB for their
loving care of Bessie since 2007.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street,
Sackville, NB (506-364-1300). Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be
held for Bessie at the funeral home once we are able to gather and
family are able to travel again.
Those wishing to make a donation in
Bessie’s memory may do so to Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
Dorchester, NB or the charity of your
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Bessie’s online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the
Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick