Obituary of Hedley 'Victor' Chapman

Victor Chapman of Moncton,NB passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Wednesday March 15, 2006 at the age of 84 years. Born in East Southhampton, NS on March 24, 1921 he was the son of the late Allan R. and Ethelwyn (Fawcett) Chapman. He was a member of The Mountain View United Church, a life member of The Moncton Beaver and Curling Club, a member of the Lions Seniors Citizens Club, a life member of the Air Force Veterans Club, a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6, and a member of The FSNA (federal service national association). Victor joined the Moncton Air Traffic Control as an assistant in 1946. He was licensed as a controller in 1949 and transferred to Gander Tower where he remained until 1952. After a brief stint in Sydney Tower, he was transferred to Moncton for IFR training. He was promoted to supervisor in 1957 and remained in that position until retirement in August of 1976 after 30 years service. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Phyllis Chapman; brothers Arnold Chapman of Calgary, AB, and Roger Chapman of Amherst, NS. Also by several special nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sisters Gertrude, Clarissa, and Brenda; brothers Ross, Gordon and Everett. Resting at Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home, 171 Lutz St. on Thursday March 16, 2006 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Br#6 and The Moncton Air Force Veterans Club will be holding a prayer service at the funeral home thursday evening at 6:45pm. The funeral service will be held at Tuttle Brothers Memorial Chapel on Friday March 17, 2006 at 11:00 am with Rev. Mary Anningston officiating. There will be a reception at the funeral home following the service. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. In Victor's memory, donations made to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Oncology Unit or to The Mountain View United Church would be appreciated by his family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home, (506) 857-8564. www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca