NORFOLK â Bernard C. Chapman, 93, a longtime resident of State Route 420, passed away Monday afternoon, April 5, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a short illness.
Bernard was born on June 9, 1927 in Brookdale, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (McClure) Chapman. He attended rural schools and graduated from St. Lawrence Central in 1944. On August 23, 1945, he entered the US Army, proudly serving his country as a T5 with the 9958th Technical Service Unit. He was honorably discharged on December 27, 1946.
Bernard started his working career at Alcoa as an apprentice pipe fitter, continuing to become a Journeyman pipefitter. He retired in 1990 as a general mechanic with over 30 years of service. He was proud to be a regular blood donor for the American Red Cross. Bernard was a former member of the American Legion and enjoyed doing crossword puzzle, hunting and fishing. He also greatly enjoyed spending time at his camp in St. Regis Falls.
Bernard C. Chapman, 93, of Norfolk By Submitted by funeral home | April 6, 2021 at 5:50 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 5:50 PM Bernard C. Chapman, 93, a longtime resident of State Route 420, passed away Monday afternoon, April 5, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a short illness. (Source: Funeral Home)
NORFOLK, N.Y. (WWNY) - Bernard C. Chapman, 93, a longtime resident of State Route 420, passed away Monday afternoon, April 5, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a short illness.
Bernard was born on June 9, 1927 in Brookdale, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (McClure) Chapman. He attended rural schools and graduated from St. Lawrence Central in 1944. On August 23, 1945, he entered the US Army, proudly serving his country as a T5 with the 9958th Technical Service Unit. He was honorably discharged on December 27, 1946.
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NORFOLK – Bernard C. Chapman, 93, a longtime resident of State Route 420, passed away Monday afternoon, April 5, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a short illness.
Bernard was born on June 9, 1927 in Brookdale, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (McClure) Chapman. He attended rural schools and graduated from St. Lawrence Central in 1944. On August 23, 1945, he entered the US Army, proudly serving his country as a T5 with the 9958th Technical Service Unit. He was honorably discharged on December 27, 1946.
Bernard started his working career at Alcoa as an apprentice pipe fitter, continuing to become a Journeyman pipefitter. He retired in 1990 as a general mechanic with over 30 years of service. He was proud to be a regular blood donor for the American Red Cross. Bernard was a former member of the American Legion and enjoyed doing crossword puzzle, hunting and fishing. He also greatly enjoyed spending time at his camp in St. Regis F