Chapman, Arthur W., 87, Fort Fairfield; in Fort Fairfield, October 5, 2008. Arrangements in the care of Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
Fort Fairfield – Arthur W. Chapman, 87, husband of Marion L. (Argraves) Chapman, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 5, 2008, at his Fort Fairfield residence. He was born March 31, 1921, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Everett W. and Rose Ann (Chambers) Chapman. 
He attended Fort Fairfield schools, was a veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII and was married to Marion L. Argraves on June 7, 1945. Arthur owned and operated A. W. Chapman and Sons Plumbing and Heating from 1957 until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fort Fairfield and while residing in Florida during the winter months he attended the Lake and Forest Club, Forest Center, Florida. Arthur dearly loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be always remembered by his family as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Arthur was predeceased by three brothers, Royce, Leo and Floyd Chapman; two sisters, Honor Hale and Ruby LaForge. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Marion L. Chapman; two sons, and daughters-in-law, William D. and Sandra Y. Chapman, Dana W. and Sandra F. Chapman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca M. and Clifton S. “Butch” Brook, Trudy A. and David R. O’Neal, all of Fort Fairfield; seven grandchildren, TaJuana A. “Tonnie” Smyth, Crystal V. “Vikki” Donnelly, Deborah L. Peters, William J. “BJ” Chapman, Travis L. Brook, Jason R. Brook, Joel D. Brahim; seven great-grandchildren, Veronica Dougherty, Katy E. Jones, Matthew Donnelly, Jeramiah B. Brook, John W. M. Peters, Logan D. Peters, Noah C. Brahim; several nieces and nephews. Arthur will be remembered fondly by a special brother-in-law, Thomas C. Hricak and many special friends including Melvin Kelley and Robert Durost.
Friends called Tuesday, October 7, 2008 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 Main Street, Fort Fairfield with the Rev. Dr. Robert Smith and Deaconess Cynthia Beaulieu co-officiating. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. Serving as pallbearers, William D. Chapman, Dana W. Chapman, William J. Chapman, Travis L. Brook, Clifton S. Brook, David R. O’Neal, Stephen P. Dorsey and Aaron M. Giberson. In lieu of flowers, those who wish many contribute in memory of Mr. Chapman to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, c/o Gloria Towle, P.O. Box 737, Fort Fairfield, 04742. Envelopes will be available at both the funeral home and church.
