Donald W. Chapple

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A private family service will be held Saturday, May 23 as per his wishes

Donald W Chapple passed away with family by his side on Monday, May 18 at the age of 80 years. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy), son Craig (Tracey), and daughters Kelly Roy (Rick) and Dawn Anne Drouilllard (Don). Grandchildren Chase, Kaden, Soren and Zane. His bother Roger and several nieces and nephews.

Don spent more than 30 years of his career at Thompsons, where he finished as CFO. He also dedicated many years to serving in various roles on Blenheim Town Council and was a longtime member of the Rotary Club.

He was passionate about caring for his wife, spending time with his grandchildren and golf.

A private family service will be held Saturday, May 23 as per his wishes.

Friends and family wishing to remember Don with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Kidney Foundation https://kidney.ca/ or the Alzheimer’s Society https://alzheimer.ca/chathamkent/en .

Special thanks to the staff at Village on the Ridge for taking such good care of Dad, Mom and us.

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  • So very sorry for your loss of Don. You have our sincere condolences.
  • My condolences to you, Craig, and to the whole family.
  • Peggy, Craig, Kelly, Dawn Anne & families. Please accept our sincere condolences, cherish your memories. He was a great man!
  • Sending Sincere condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Don and Peggy during the family reunion days.
    Cindy Webb (Kendall)
    Donna Kendall ( Faubert)
  • Our deepest condolences to family and friends in their loss.
    We fondly remember times shared together.
  • Condolences to all family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
  • Peggy,Dawn Ann and family .
    My deepest condolences .
  • My deepest condolences to the entire family
  • Thinking of you all.
    May God give you peace and comfort at this trying time.
  • Peggy, Kelly Craig and families my deepest condolences Don your mild manner and kindness will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Don !!
  • My condolences ,sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers with your family during this difficult time
  • To the Chapple family,
    So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Don was my go to person when on the board of directors of the Blenheim Community Golf Club and will forever greatful for his help and guidance.
  • Peggy and family we are sorry to hear of Don's passing . .thoughts and prayers coming your way .
  • Peggy,Craig,Kelly and Dawn Anne,
    We send our Deepest Sympathy with the loss of Don.Tony spent his career at Thompsons working along with Don.Over the years they built a friendship and respect for each other.Tony regrets he could never beat Don at golf.
  • Sincere condolences to the Chapple family on your loss - Don was the gentleman who hired me at Thompsons many many years ago. Cherish your special memories you have made over the years.
    Debbie and Bob
  • Our heartfelt condolences to all of Don’s family.
    He was a wonderful man .
  • Our condolences to Peggy and all the Chapple family at this time. May your memories comfort you in the coming days.