KENNETH N. CHAPMAN

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KENNETH N. CHAPMAN 1931 - 2010 Peacefully with family at his side Kenneth Nelson Chapman passed away on November 13, 2010 at Tuxedo Villa Care Home. Ken was born in Rossburn, Manitoba, July 17, 1931, to James and Lois (nee Cumming) Chapman. The family moved to Winnipeg in 1939. He received his schooling at Fort Rouge Elementary School, Earl Grey and Kelvin High School. Unfortunately when Ken was only 13 his father died. When Ken finished school he was taken on as an apprentice at CN in Fort Rouge and began a 39 year career with the railroad. He retired in 1988, having worked as a Carman in Fort Rouge, Transcona and Symington Yards. After retirement from the CN, Ken worked as a Commissionaire with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Ken became involved with HMCS Chippawa during the 1950 flood. He joined the Navy as an Ordinary Seaman and worked his way up through the ranks retiring as a Chief Petty Officer 1st class in 1986. He was one of the few Winnipeg sailors chosen to attend Queen Elizabeth's Coronation. Ken was an active sports person. He loved the game of Curling and curled with the navy for many years. Five pin bowling and later ten pin bowling were great pastimes for him. Ken was active in his church community of St. Bernadette - if something needed to be done Ken was always ready to volunteer his time. In his younger days he worked with the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at St. Bernadette Parish. He was a member of St. Bernadette Men's Club and Windsor Park Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the 4th Degree K of C, Sir Francis Patrick Kennedy Assembly. Ken was an active member of the Prendergast Seniors Association, CN Pensioners Club, Manitoba Naval Museum and the Winnipeg White Ensign Naval Club. Ken and Anita (nee Baxter) were married in 1960, they lived and raised their three children in Windsor Park. Predeceased by his father and mother, Ken is survived by his wife Anita and children Roberta, James (Tanis) and John; grandchildren Crystal (Felix) Berthelette, Blake Chapman and Caitlan Chapman. He is also survived by brother and sister-in-law, Rev. R. Baxter and Gloria and Dave Fairweather and family, as well as cousins on his mother and father's side of the family. Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 820 Cottonwood Road, Windsor Park, with Rev. Fred Olds officiating. Viewing before funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Our thanks to the staff at Tuxedo Villa and Grace Hospital for the care given to Ken. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friends of the Naval Museum of Manitoba, 1 Navy Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J4 or The Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9A9. DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2010