Paul was born July 8, 1943, son of Norris Fulton Chapman and Thelma Lois Murray.

Paul was a Marine Worm Digger all his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was predeceased by his parents, wife Linda Alice Goud, 3 brothers; William Chapman and wife Beverly, Norris Chapman and wife Olive, Richard Chapman, 2 sisters; Elinor Chapman LaPlante Collins and Phyllis Chapman Hall and husband James.

Paul is survived by his children, son's Paul Chapman Jr, Anthony Chapman, daughter Laurie Trask and husband Douglas, six grandchildren Xavier Trask, Margaret Trask, Maxwell Trask, Brittany Chapman, Madison Chapman, and Anthony Chapman, five brothers John Chapman and wife Diane, Charles Chapman, Bruce Chapman and his Gail, Daniel Chapman and wife Sandra, Carroll Chapman and wife Sharon, two sisters Joyce Morton and husband Roderick, Gloria James and husband Karl, several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, May 26th from 11:00-12:00 followed by a Service at Pine Grove Cemetery in Dresden. After the funeral there will be a gathering at the home of Laurie Trask, 824 Alexander Reed Rd, Richmond, to celebrate Paul’s life.