Donald Densmore Chapin of La Grange Park, at peace on January 13, 2013, beloved husband of 50 years of the late Ruth Elise Chapin; loving father of twin daughters Karen Chapin and Kim (Angelo) DiGangi; devoted brother of the late Clifford (Rose) Chapin, Helen (the late Richard) Pavia, and Bette (Jack) Hallier; caring uncle to many nieces and nephews and fond cousin to many. A veteran of WWII, Don retired after 45 years at Electro-Motive Division of GM in McCook. He remained active in his later years running 5K races and skydiving at 83 and 85 years of age. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Honor Flight Chicago (938 W. Montana St., Chicago, IL 60614) or the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Endowment Fund. Family and friends are asked to gather at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 for a memorial mass and celebration of life in his honor at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange, IL 60525. Interment is private. Arrangements handled by the Cremation Society of Illinois, 800/622-8358 or www.cremation-society.com.
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My sincere condolences from an old friend at EMD, sorry to hear.
Bill Donald
February 24, 2013
We so enjoyed talking with your dad as he walked through the neighborhood. He was a delightful man with such a sweet spirit. May God give you comfort and peace at this time.
Steve Sieling
January 31, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.
welch
January 30, 2013
Your Dad was near and dear to our hearts. He will be missed.
Love to you all.
Cathy Hemauer
January 29, 2013
Kim & Karen,
Sorry for your loss. Your dad was a good man and will be missed.
Kathy McClanathan
January 27, 2013
Kim & Karen,
Sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be missed
January 27, 2013
May you gain comfort from the promise found at Acts to 24:15
JH
January 27, 2013
Don was a true friend to our whole neighborhood. His friend Polly, my yellow lab, would see him coming from a block away and knew she would be getting a treat shortly. As a fellow vet I want to thank Don for his dedication to our country and his wonderful family. He set an example that I try to follow but he set the bar very high!! You will be missed, my friend. I am sure Polly is waiting for you in heaven.
Jim Zwit
January 24, 2013
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