Ann was born in St. Catharines on a snowy day in January 1951 to the late Lorne and Dorothy Chapman. After attending St. Catharines Collegiate, Ann graduated from Brock University with a Honours B.A. Psychology and worked in a variety of positions in publishing, finance and communications in Toronto, Ottawa and the Maritimes. On December 6, 1986 she married Peter George Koppel at St. George’s Anglican Church and spent 27 wonderful years together before Peter’s death in 2013.
They lived in the Ottawa area and in Victoria Harbour on Georgian Bay. Many enjoyable days were spent with Ann and “Captain Peter” on their pontoon boat in Victoria Harbour with family and friends. After Peter’s death, Ann returned to St. Catharines.
She became very active in St. George’s Anglican Church putting her faith into action. Her dedication, organizational skills and leadership in the Community Breakfast Program and the Community Dinner Program were exemplary. She was the recipient of the Order of Niagara in 2022 for her service to the church and the wider community.
Ann is survived by her loving brother Paul (Susan); brother-in-law John (Suzanne); nephew Rob (Kerrie) children Emily and Nathan; niece Jennifer (Chris) children Noah and Julia.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hulse and English Funeral Home.
Visitation will take place in the Asbil Lounge at St. George's Anglican Church, 83 Church Street, St. Catharines from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025. A Service to Celebrate Ann's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at St. George's Anglican Church, 83 Church Street, St. Catharines.
As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a memorial donation to St George’s Anglican Church to support the Community Dinner Program, the Community Breakfast Program or to support all the gardening needs of the Church including the Chapman Memorial Garden.
