Sydney River
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Walter Chapman announce his passing on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney.
Walter Chapman was born in Campbellford, Ontario in 1939 to the late Frank and Irene Chapman.
Walter met and married his wife, Jeanette in 1963, and their adventure began. Early on Walter was an RCMP officer but went on to open and run several businesses in Sydney. The most notable businesses were Walter’s Mobile Canteen, Walter’s Rentals and Basic Tools Rentals. He also worked for the Dept. of Agriculture at harness racing.
Dad was a family man. His great pride and gratitude were to have his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to all remain close in Cape Breton.
Walter is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Jeanette; children Donna (Howie) Burt, David (Brenda), Gina (Tim) Keough, Angie (Albert Crawley); seven granddaughters; Amanda, Melissa, Jenna, Jesse, Kayla, Michelle, Victoria and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Walter Chapman will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Sunday, September 8, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1-2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating.
Donations in memory of Walter may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
our condolences to Walters family and many friends.
From: John D. Shannon
On behalf of the ROZICKI Family : Francis and Darlene , Eddie and Susan and Helen and Tony SZUCs we send our prayers and thought to the Chapman family. Walter and Jeanette were very good friends our Mother (Julie) and Father (Eddie). Walter also gave me a job at Sydney Academy at the canteen. Great Man. Will be missed
From: Helen Szucs (Rozicki)
I would like to express our deepest sympathies in the passing of your beloved patriarch. Duncan has many fond recollections of growing up in Campbellford with Walter. Our prayers are with your family at this sad time.
From: Duncan and Patricia Kerr
I offer my sincerest condolences to all Walter’s family. He was a regular customer at Purolator. He was a gentle man and we looked forward to his visits. Rest easy Walter your work is done.
From: Carolyn Bates
Dearest Jeanette..My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.
From: Shirley Brewer
Sorry for your loss, to his family, will be missed he was a lovely man and a great boss.
From: Johnnie Delvecchio
I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Walter’s passing. He will be missed. My thoughts are with Jeanette, Donna and the family during this difficult time.
From: Chris Stewart
So sorry to hear of Walters passing. May he Rest in peace
Very sorry to hear of Walter ‘s passing, condolences to the family!
So sorry for your loss. May all your treasured memories help you journey through this difficult time .
I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Walter’s passing.
Sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. He was a wonderful man. Condolences to the entire family.💕
So sorry Donna an family for the loss of your dad. May you cherish your memories. I remember he was the first person to come an see my dad when we had the house fire. May he rest in peace.
Jeanette, Donna and family, we offer our sympathy and prayers to you on the loss of Walter. He was a true gentleman and all-round fine person. He was a star presence during our years working at the CB Sports Center where he was respected and liked by all.
To Jeanette, David, Donna,Gina, and Angie,
David and I were deeply saddened to hear of Walter’s passing, he was indeed a wonderful man, who was always kind and helpful to others. David worked for Walter for many years at Basic Tool Rental, and he always enjoyed working there and found Walter a great man to work for. We had fond memories of out trips to Moncton with Walter and Jeanette to the tool shows . We will miss him , and he will be missed by anyone who knew him. You can keep his memory alive in your conversations of him. May God . Bless you all, at this most difficult time.
Sincerely dave and Georgie.
Condolences to Jeanette, Donna, David, Gina and Angie and your families.
I have lots of memories of our family trip down east to visit everyone and going for a ride in one of the catering trucks sitting on a milk crate and the times when we were able to get together at the Chapmanor in Campbellford.
My sincere condolences to Walter’s family.
To the Chapman family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
Too the entire family I’m sorry to hear of your dads passing my deepest condolences to you all
Donna, Howie and Family: Sending our sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. May cherished memories and the love of family and friends help to comfort you during this difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanette, Dave and Chapman families, condolences to all on Walter’s passing keep the happy memories close, to help you through the difficult days ahead , may he RIP
Jeanette, Donna,Howie and all of the family. So sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to each and everyone of you.
Angeline Cormier, Jackie,Bruce and Victoria Matthews.
So sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Our deepest condolences to the Chapman Family at this difficult time.
My condolences to the Family
Chapman family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
Jeanette, Donna, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you and all your family
May God have mercy on his soul and May he rest in peace 🙏
Sincere condolences to Jeanette and her family , many years of friendship between mom, dad and them, may he R.I.P. until they all met again
Janette and family, my deepest condolences and sympathy goes out to you and your families.Your memories will last forever.Rest In Peace Walter.🙏💞
Jeanette and family,
I was saddened to read of Walter’s passing. My condolences to you all at this very difficult time. I always enjoyed having a chat with Walter whenever we crossed paths – I know he will be deeply missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Rudderham
Deepest sympathies to Walters family and friends
Janette and family. I am very sad to see the Obituary for Wayne. We send our deepest sympathies to you and your loved ones. Wayne was a family friend of my mother and father.. I remember they were so happy for him when he met and married beautiful Janette. Condolences to you all. Nancy (Gray) and Wayne Dickie
Dear Mrs. Chapman. Please accept my sincere sympathy on the recent loss of your beloved husband. I only knew Walter by reputation, but he was clearly a man that I would have enjoyed knowing. That said, I “believe” I worked closely with your daughter Angie approximately 20 years ago when she worked for United Van Lines. Angie was as kind as she was capable, and ALWAYS made the time to solve EVERYONE’S computer and IT problems. When I learned that she was originally from Sydney I promised myself that I would eventually tell you and Walter how proud you would be if you could witness Angie performing her magic. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to contact you, while I hope my story brings a smile to your face at this very difficult time. PS. I grew up in Port Morien. Sincerely, Ed Cochrane, Deep River, Ontario 613-639-7315
Hi Ed,
So very kind of you to write, send condolences and recall to say such nice things of me. I’ve been back home in CB for two years now. I still do accounting and software support for another company, almost 1.2 years. I hope I’m still making such positive impressions.
Thank you again,
Take Care
Angie
My condolences to Jeanette and all the family for the loss of a loving husband, father, father in law, uncle, grandfather and great grand father. He will be missed.
So sad to hear of Walter’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Jeanette and family. We have many fond memories of time spent together in Cape Breton and in Florida. May he rest in peace.
We were deeply saddened to hear of Walters’s passing, our thoughts will be with the family during this tough time. He will be missed.
Donna , Howie & Family
Sorry For Your Loss .
Dearest Jeanette..My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Shirley Brewer
Our condolences to Aunt Jeanette, Angie, David, Gina , Angie and the rest of the family on the passing of Uncle Wayne. As Greg mentioned all the trips down to see you all and all the places you took us to remain in my memories. They were great times.
Jeanette and Donna, Howie, Amanda, Mike and family, my sincere condolences to you.
I hope the support of family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Love Reva Sweeney
Sorry to hear about The loss of Walter. Brenda told me today.Rest in piece Walter.Hugs Jeanette
Deepest sympathy to
all family💕💕💕 & friends.
Doddy & Bobby Keel
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather . Walter was a true gentleman , liked and respected by all who had the privilege to know him. May your wonderful memories give you comfort and strength at this difficult time.
Donna and family, so very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May your memories of him help all of your family through this very sad time. God Bless.
Condolences to Walter’s families.
Enjoyed the days working with him at the tracks.
RIP Walter.