Richard W. Chapman, 85, passed away March 12th 2021, in Summerfield, Florida.
Born April 12, 1935 in Niagara Falls, NY., Richard attended college at Springfield College, Springfield Mass., earning his Bachelor’s of Science in 1958. He spent many years as a teacher, Coach, and Athletic Director at The Harley School in Rochester, NY, where he was recognized and honored for his outstanding teaching and coaching service.
Richard married the love of his life, Linda J. Avery Chapman, on June 9, 1984, spending 36 wonderful years together. He was very proud of his family and spent much of his time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved gospel music, the color blue, playing tennis with his buddies, and sharing a glass of wine with his friends and family. Richard will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather as well as an inspiration to the many students he touched while teaching and coaching. His favorite quote is “If you want to sail big ships, you have to go into deep water”, and he did indeed live life to the fullest.
Richard is survived by his wife, Linda J Chapman, his sister Jeananne Noble, his children; James, Holly, Melinda, Christine, and Clinton, his grandchildren; Justine, Gabriel, Abbie, Edgar, Cassandra, Jake, Zachary, and great-grandchildren; Evan, Easton, Kamaz, Skye, and Josh Jr.. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Alan T and Harriet B Chapman, his brother Ted Chapman, and his daughter Karen.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Harley School in Rochester, NY or Hospice of Marion County.
