HUDSON FALLS & SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Thomas “Tom” Chapman, 89, formerly of Route 9 in South Glens Falls and more recently of Dix Avenue in Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, Monday, March 14, 2016 at The Stanton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness.
Born on July 17, 1926 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Loren and Lela (Alden) Chapman.
Tom was a graduate of Fort Edward High School. Following graduation, he began working on the railroad until he was drafted into the service. Tom entered the United States Army, where he was a driver. He was proud to have served his country during World War II.
On August 15, 1976, he married Ruth Mills in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. They were married for 39 wonderful years.
Tom ran the movie projector at a drive in theater before he began his forty-year career with General Electric. Over the course of his employment, Tom was awarded several patents and awards. He enjoyed his employment at GE, retiring in 1986.
Tom loved studying local history and taking long hikes with his wife, Ruth. His favorite place to conquer was French Mountain. Every Saturday for several years, he went to the movies with his wife and they also enjoyed going out to eat.
Tom was a big hearted man and will be greatly missed by his family and his friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Charlie Chapman and Loren “Babe” Chapman; and his two sisters, Marguerite La Sarso and Lenore Carroll.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ruth Chapman of Hudson Falls; his son, Stephen Chapman and his wife, Stephanie of North Carolina; Stephen’s mother, Betty Chapman and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom’s wife, Ruth, would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at The Stanton for their wonderful care and compassion.
Friends may call on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will follow the calling hour at the funeral home on Thursday, at 1:30 p.m., with the Reverend Edward Suffern, officiating.
Burial will follow the funeral service at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.
