Lloyd Gerald Chapman
1940-2020
Lloyd Gerald Chapman – 80, Truro. It is with heavy
hearts that we must announce the sudden passing of our beloved father,
grandfather and brother, Lloyd Gerald Chapman, on Thursday, December
31, 2020. Born and raised in Truro, he was a son of the late Hazen
Gerald and Beatrice Mae (Wellwood) Chapman.
Known to many of his friends simply as “Chappy”, he
will always be remembered as a kind, caring, gentle soul. Material
possessions were of little importance to him, though what he did have
would just as swiftly be given in earnest to those he thought may need
it more; that’s just part of who he was.
With a great sense of humor, not many a chance went by that
he didn’t offer a riddle or a joke just to make you think or
laugh. His laugh was like a warm hug that made you feel good just to
be near. He was very social, easy to talk to, loved to tell stories
and could speak with ease to most anyone. He very well could have been
the greatest story teller of all time, and given the opportunity,
would tell you one of multitudes of amazing stories of his adventurous
youth.
He talked often of train trips across the country, his youth
working with the draft horses, growing up with a large family, and
sometimes with a twinkle in his sparkly blue eyes and a hearty laugh
he would retell stories of helping his beloved grandfather, Joshua log
for lumber in the woods as a child many decades ago; his grandfather
fondly dubbed him “Little Did” because as he told it, when
something was amiss and they wondered who did it? Little Did. Most of
all he loved his family, near and far, and coming from a large family
of twelve siblings, he was never without a story (or three) about
their adventures.
He was born with a talent for music and loved to play his
guitar and sing, anytime and anywhere, with some of his favorites that
he will be remembered playing for a time to come were: The Old Rugged
Cross, Jeannie’s Afraid of the Dark, Delta Dawn, Give My
Love to Rose, Folsom Prison Blues and many, many more. He was also
amazing on the piano and through the years he would play every chance
he’d get, whether that be in church or on one of the pianos
outside downtown, he would stop and at the very least tinker out a
tune but usually he wouldn’t be able to resist and
he’d be seated and he’d ‘tickle the ivories’ and
give the bystanders a great show. He’d had no official
instructor and no lessons and was just a natural born
talent.
He is survived by his daughters, Stacey (Jason) MacKenzie and
Crystal (Courtney Penny) Chapman, both of Truro; sons, George
(Suzanne) Payne and Gerald (Alanna) Payne, both of Winnipeg, Manitoba;
grandchildren, Shonalee Johnson, Connor MacKenzie, Jeremy Penny,
Braxton Penny, Chad Penny, McKenna Penny, Winston Penny, Desiree
Payne, Ashley-Rae Payne, Zach Payne, Samantha Mosionier, Shaun
Mosionier; great grandchildren, Conner, Keegan, Quinten, Kaydence,
Ryan; brothers, George, Eldon, David; sisters, Geraldine, Shirley,
Doreen, Gail, Esther, Nova; many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces
and great nephews. He will also be missed by the mother of his girls,
his ex-wife and friend, Margaret Raynes, and his long-time companion,
Glenda Havenga Clow.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters,
Leona, Donna; nephew, Ainsley; great nephew, Ryan.
Visitation and a celebration of life will be held at a later
date among friends and family when travel is permitted and groups may
gather.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Lloyd’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
His heart
grew weak but his love for his family remained strong.
He will be dearly missed and loved
for all our days.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lloyd Gerald Chapman 19402020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia