Obituary of Carol Chapman

Chapman, Carol Patricia -

With broken hearts the family of Carol Patricia Chapman (nee Doucet) wife of Dr. Michael Chapman of Lower Norton Shore Road, Kingston, NB announces her sudden passing on December 16th at the Palliative Care Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB. after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.  Throughout this illness Carol placed her faith and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ to the end.  Carol was born in Barrie, Ontario on December 26th, 1962 to the late Herbert Francis Doucet and Elizabeth Ann (nee Hossack) Doucet of Rothesay, NB. 

Carol is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dr. Michael Chapman, as well as their four children, Serenna (28) Ben (25) Luke (20) and Grace Chapman (15). She is survived by her mother, Ann Doucet of Rothesay and her siblings, Ann Marie and John McAloney and John Doucet of Saint John, Kevin Doucet of Rothesay, Teresa Doucet of Fredericton and Jennifer and William Cohoon of Quispamsis, NB. Also surviving are her nieces Sara and Duane Squires of Saint John and Becky and Cayden Moore, Quispamsis; nephews Nicolas and Sebastien Doucet of Lincoln NB and Quebec City, QC; nephew Jake and Hilary Robinson, Saint John NB, niece Mercy Robinson and Ian Balzer, Keswick Ridge, NB and nephew Willem Robinson, Fredericton, NB,  Lily and Adelle Cohoon, Quispamsis, NB. Hannah Wright, Hampton, NB and Emily Wright, Montreal, QC.  Special aunts Patricia Cormier, Moncton, NB, Carol Ann and Alistair Syme, Shediac NB and Gerrine and Ron Hughes, Ile.Bizard, QC., Uncles George Doucet, Halifax, NS and Gerry and Phraz Doucet, Shediac, NB. special mother-in-law Jackie Chapman, Rothesay, loving sisters-in-law Arlene and Jack Erlich, Blacks Harbour, NB, Trisha and David Wright, Hampton, NB brothers-in-law Charles Chapman, Belleisle, NB and Andrew and Terry Chapman. Bermuda as well as several cousins and very close friends.

Carol was a vivacious and spirited woman who loved her Lord and spread the good news of Jesus.  A big part of her life was praying with, encouraging, and mentoring people from all walks of life.  She graduated from the Fredericton Campus of the University of New Brunswick with her BN in Nursing in 1984.  Carol nursed at St. Joseph’s Hospital where she met Michael, whom she would later marry on July 12th, 1986.  Carol also worked for several years with the Victorian Order of Nurses.  She went on to earn a Diploma in Garden Design from the Inchbald School of Design in London, England 1991-92. Carol was awarded the Prize for her Garden design.

Carol loved her four children dearly and was very involved in their education as she homeschooled all four for several years.  Theirs was a very musical family and Carol encouraged and supported them every step of the way.  Carol was happiest in her garden and the grounds of their home on the Lower Shore Road bloomed with the work of her hands.  She was adventurous, fun-loving, full of life, loved watching movies with her family and loved to get together with her sisters and close friends and talk for hours.

Visitation will take place at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) on December 22, 2021 from 6-8 pm. Due to Covid-19 health measures placed on indoor gatherings by the Government of New Brunswick, all those 12 and older attending the service will be required to show proof of vaccination and a piece of a government-issued ID or proof of medical exemption. Due to restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic a public ceremony will not be held at this time. Family will gather privately to honor and remember Carol. An outdoor gathering will be planned for the spring to celebrate her life. Donations can be made out to World Vision, Red Cross, United Way, or any charitable organization of your choice.www.BrenansFH.com