Bessie Joyce Chapman
1928 - 2020
Bessie Joyce Chapman
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday August 12, 2023
Service Time
11 am
Service Location
Dorchester Rural Cemetery, Dorchester, NB
Burial Information
Burial Location
Dorchester Rural Cemetery
Requested Charity
Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Dorchester or charity of choice
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Bessie Joyce Chapman (nee Smith) passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at the Dr. George’s L. Dumont Hospital, Monday, November 30, 2020. 

Bessie was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Smith of Dorchester. She was pre-deceased by her husband R. Barry Chapman and her siblings, James, Wallace, Beatrice, Keith and Lyman. 

She leaves behind daughter Patricia MacLennan of Brampton Ontario, son Stephen Chapman (Ann) of St. Stephen NB and daughter Bonnie Chapman Roy (Guy) Of Cocagne NB; grandchildren Christopher, Susan (Kirk), Chuck (Mandy), Brittni (Shea), Zackarie, Robert and James; great-grandchildren Maya (Zach), Kaylee, Noah, Aaryk, Harper and Mila, who all brought her joy. She will be missed by her sister in law Elaine Smith and all of her nieces and nephews.

Bessie was a member of the Dorchester Anglican Church Women where she baked and served for many years. Bessie was also a long-standing member of the Dorchester chapter IODE, also belonging to their Provincial Executive and the Eastern Star. She was a wonderful volunteer and loved by many.

Bessie had a quick wit and loved a good joke. Bessie loved to read and play scrabble. She was an amazing mother to her three children and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren with all of her heart.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff on 4C of the Dr. George’s L Dumont for her last hours of care. 

A very special heartfelt thank you to the staff at Royal Court and Monarch Hall of Riverview NB for their loving care of Bessie since 2007.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB (506-364-1300). Cremation has taken place. A graveside service for Bessie will be held at the Dorchester Rural Cemetery on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11 am with an opportunity to share memories and a time of tea and fellowship to follow at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall in Dorchester..  Father Craig O'Brien presiding.

Those wishing to make a donation in Bessie's memory may do so to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Dorchester, NB or the charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Bessie's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Bessie Joyce Chapman