Edward S. Chapman Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Edward S. Chapman Jr. (Madison, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 2, 2025 at the age of 81. Edward 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.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward S. Chapman and Mary Catherine Chapman (Longfield); his brother Jeffrey Chapman; and his son-in-law Astor Garcia of Middleton. He is survived by: his wife Anne Marie of Fitchburg; his daughter Christine; his son-in-law James Manclark (Sara Chapman) of Amesbury, Massachusetts; his brother Henry "Monty" Chapman (Roberta) of Framingham, Massachusetts; his grandchildren, Hannah and Ethan Manclark of Amesbury; his stepdaughter Denise; his son-in-law Mike Grode of Middleton, Wisconsin; and his grandsons, Garrett and Matthew Garcia of Middleton.
A Mass will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish (401 S Owen Dr, Madison, WI 53711).
A 1994 kidney transplant recipient, he was active with the New Hampshire branch of the National Kidney Foundation and frequently spoke to civic and medical groups and to organ donor families about his experience and the life-saving value of organ donation.
