Joyce Emily Chapman

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joyce Emily Chapman announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on July 10, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, William Archibald Chapman, in October 2017. Joyce was born January 2, 1930 in English Harbour West NL, the youngest daughter of the late Clifford and Valma (Yarn) Shirley. She was predeceased by brothers Jim, Wils, Sam, Bill, Launce and Cliff and sisters Lilly, Sadie and Evelyn. She is survived by her children Shirley (Peter - deceased) MacDougall of Hamilton, Ont, Bill (Deborah) Chapman of Kentville, NS, John (Claudia) Chapman of Calgary, Alta, Norma Chapman of Stephenville, NL, and sisters-in-law Reta, Meta and Evelyn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thank-you to the Medicine Unit nursing staff of Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital for their care and compassion. A memorial service will take place at Russell’s Funeral Home chapel on July 20, 2018 at 2 pm with inurment to follow at the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery. Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital Foundation.