Mr. James "Jim" Maurice Chapman, age 61 years, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Jim was born in Rothesay, New Brunswick on June 9, 1953 to Maurice and Elizabeth Chapman. He came to Thunder Bay in 1975 where he married Catherine Lebarron on June 26, 1976.
A welder by trade Jim initially worked in forestry before being employed with various fabricating shops including Valmet Enerdry where he worked for over 25 years.
A handyman, Jim spent many hours working on various projects in his workshop. Always organized, you would never find a tool out of place. He truly enjoyed spending time camping at Northern Lights where he developed many long lasting friendships and was provided the opportunity to enjoy his love of fishing.
Jim will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Cathy, children Kevin (Genevieve Belzisle) and Bev (Rick) Gashinski, sisters Mary Radamsky and Margaret (Jack) Winchester as well as by nieces, nephews, other relatives and uncle Bob. He was predeceased by his parents.
A service to celebrate the life of Jim Chapman will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street, with Rev.
Chris Harper presiding. Memorial visitation for friends will be held on Friday, April 10th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Chapel.
As expressions of sympathy memorials to the LHSC-Epilepsy Unit would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
