At Grand River Hospital on Monday, April 15th, 2019 at the age of 43. Dearly loved husband to Dawn Fitzgerald and son of Jamie (Robin), Diane (Jason) Traplin and Mark (Pat) Traplin. Dearly loved father to Keenan, Sequoia, and Aziza. Survived by his grandparents Ken Benninger and Shirley (Nanna) Pringle and his mother-in-law Stella Fitzgerald. Cherished brother of Tina, Jason, Joshua, and Jessica. Predeceased by grandparents Jack and Rosemary Traplin and Ellen Benninger. Chad will be lovingly remembered by his many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Family and friends will be received at the Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S. on Saturday, April 27th from 1-4 p.m. to Celebrate Chad's Life. Cremation has taken place, as expressions of sympathy monetary offerings to Chad's children are greatly appreciated.