"William T. Chapman, 82, died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, following a long illness.

Born March 14, 1923, in Truthville, he was the son of Delbert 
and Florence (Thomas) Chapman.

A 1941 graduate of Granville High School, he served in the 
U.S. Air Force in England during World War II.

He was a correction officer at Great Meadow Correctional
Boman Watch SchoolFacility in Comstock.

Mr. Chapman graduated from the Bowman Watch School and enjoyed 
working on  watches, gardening and music.

He was a member and Elder of the Middle Granville Presbyterian 
Church, a member of American Legion Post No. 323 in Granville 
and a former member of the Penrhyn Engine & Hose Co., Middle 
Granville.

Besides his parents, his brother, Wilbur Chapman, and his 
sister, Alice Pepper, died before him.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia (Ware) 
Chapman; two daughters, Kathy Chapman of Hartford, and Susan 
Whitney and her husband, Peter, of Granville; one sister, 
Nellie Liebig of Middle Granville; his granddaughter, 
Jennifer Whitney; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be conducted at the convenience of 
the family.

Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Middle Granville.

No calling hours will be scheduled.

The family has suggested memorials be in the form of contributions 
to Middle Granville Presbyterian Church or the Granville Rescue 
Squad, Box 153, Granville, NY 12832.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robert M. King Funeral 
Home, 23 Church St., Granville."

Source:  Published in the Post-Star on 5/9/2005.