John Henry Chapman

Our father and grandfather, John Henry Chapman passed away in the late

hours of November 19, 2025 at the Alice Center in Malone, NY. He was

born January 21, 1939 and is predeceased by his parents William and Laura

Chapman. He was the fifth of ten children and is survived by George

Chapman, Ethel Chesbrough and Vivian Muzzie. He was predeceased by

siblings Edward Chapman, Erwin Chapman, Flora King, Nettie Wood,

Helen Yaddow and Willis Chapman. He was predeceased by his loving wife

Lois Carol Arquette whom he married in June of 1958 and who passed away

in June of 1992. He is survived by his five sons, Randy Chapman of

Capistrano Beach, CA; Richard Chapman and wife Kathleen of Dickinson

Center, NY; Ronald Chapman and wife Lillian of Pinellas Park, FL; Gary

Chapman and wife Heidi of Fowler, NY; and Kevin Chapman and wife Sheri

of Venice, FL. John is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 23 great-

grandchildren. He was predeceased by one beloved grandson Shane.

John enlisted in the Navy in 1956 and served onboard a refueling tanker,

traveling around the globe to many international ports of call. In the early

years he worked on the Niagara Falls Restoration Project and the

Cannonsville/Rockrift Water Reservoir Project for NYC. He worked for

many years as a heavy-equipment operator for Green Island Construction

Company working on major road construction projects throughout the state

of NY. After retirement he worked part-time for Danko Construction.

John was a dedicated, hard-working man who enjoyed his children and

grandchildren. He had many friends, loved scratch off tickets, traveled

extensively all over the state of NY, spent many winter seasons going to

California and Florida, and visited many other parts of the country.

John will be deeply missed. Together with his beloved wife Lois, he filled

the lives of their five boys with cherished memories that will live on forever.

The Chapman family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the

compassionate staff of the Alice Center for working closely with us to

provide John the very best of care, comfort, and dignity during his final

months.

A burial service for immediate family will be held in the spring.