Marjorie H. Chapman

She was born March 7, 1911, in Ashford, CT. She was valedictorian of Stoughton (MA) High School, Class of 1928. She graduated in 1933 from Bridgewater (MA) State Teachers College and in 1939 earned a Master’s degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She married in June 1940 and raised her family in Thompson, CT. While living in Thompson, she participated in Grange, was an active member of the Thompson Congregational Church, and attended Thimble Club.

She taught for 30 years, initially in Southbridge, MA, then in Thompson, CT, and lastly in Dayville, CT, at Killingly Central School. Her favorite grades were 4 through 6, because the children were old enough to tie their shoes, but young enough not to sass back when corrected. Mrs. Chapman's favorite subjects to teach were English, especially the derivation of words, phrases and colloquialisms, and History. She was an avid reader throughout her lifetime, and inspired others to be lifelong learners. She also had a wry sense of humor and always enjoyed a well-told joke.

During retirement, Mrs. Chapman "Airstreamed" with her husband throughout the United States, attending Wally Byam Caravan rallies, and traveling to New Zealand and Australia. While on caravans, she taught classes and quilted cathedral window bedspreads and home goods for family and friends. Always active, she enjoyed sewing and handcrafts, including braided rugs, clown dolls, and wall hangings, and, in her later years, quilled ornaments, notecards, and wedding announcements

She moved from Thompson, Ct, to Deland, FL, and then to Bethany Village, an assisted living residence in Bethany, PA. Throughout the years, Mrs. Chapman continually added new names to her address book and maintained on-going relationships through her hand-written notes and phone calls. She had countless special people in her life, and was thankful for each and every one.

She is survived by her three daughters and their spouses: Jane Jackson (and Paul) of Scottsdale, AZ, Ruth Mroczka (and Frank) of Starrucca, PA, and Lee Cavanaugh (and Jim) of Walnut, CA. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Carla Jackson of Claremont, CA, Dan Jackson of Denver, CO, Ellen Kohler of Morrisville, PA, Barbara Lopez of Fullerton, CA, and David Cavanaugh of San Francisco, CA, and 5 great grandchildren, who all reside in CA. Her husband, John Hussey Chapman, predeceased her on June 16, 2004.

No services. Interment will be in Springfield (MA) Cemetery at the family’s convenience.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg, where online condolences can be made at www.lantermanallenfh.com