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Obituary for David White Chapman

David White  Chapman
David W. Chapman
President and Co-Owner of Chapman Lumber

LITCHFIELD - David White Chapman, 61, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Mr. Chapman was born on June 6, 1955 in Torrington, Connecticut, to his surviving parents Russell Edward Chapman Jr. and Jacqueline Lorraine (Lavigne) Chapman of Morris.

He was the president and co-owner of Chapman Lumber alongside his brother Stuart Chapman, also of Litchfield. The family business was originated by his parents and has operated in Thomaston, CT since 1981.

David played an active part in supporting many local businesses and town charitable events throughout the years and was generous with his contributions of building materials to many worthy projects. He graduated from Thomaston High School in the Class of 73' and in his early years played bass guitar in a local rock band with friends. David had a passion for golf and was a member of two local golf leagues including Green Woods Country Club in Winsted and Fairview Farms Country Club in Harwinton.

He also enjoyed many other activities such as flying Cessna airplanes and playing tennis at Pinewoods Racquet Club in Torrington. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed boating, fishing, clamming, and vacationing with his family on Martha's Vineyard, MA.

His eldest brother, Russell Edward Chapman III, passed in 2000 due to illness at an unfortunately young age. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind a sister, Gail Berry of Wollongong, N.S.W., Australia; a brother, Stuart Chapman, of Litchfield; a daughter, Danielle N. Chapman of Los Angeles, CA; a daughter and grandson, Alexis and Arthur Crelin of Litchfield; and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements: Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield, CT, 06759.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his honor to the David Chapman Memorial Scholarship, c/o Webster Bank,155 Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787.

This one time scholarship will support the education of a bright, young Litchfield High School student who has excelled in academics and the sport of golf.

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