Ilse K. Chapin Obituary
We bid farewell to Ilse K. Chapin (New Hartford, Connecticut), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 4, 2025 at the age of 90. Ilse touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Ilse departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ilse. Though Ilse may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Boeckle and Anna Boeckle; her husband Donald E. Chapin; and her brother Karl. She is survived by: her sister Lilo Pinkard (Boeckle) of Montclair, NJ; her children, George Chapin (Jean) of Torrington and Caren Chapin Barker of Ridgecrest, CA; her grandchildren, Lisa Chapin (Jeremy Vermette) and Michael Chapin (Shelby); and her great grandchildren, Eleanor and Miles Chapin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
