[QCWA] Charlie Chapman, W1WTG SK

Thu May 26 17:10:16 EDT 2016

Tnx Vic,

I took care of this.

73,
Bob
-----Original Message----- 
From: Vic Culver 
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 3:57 PM 
To: QCWA ; qcwahotlist at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: [QCWA] Charlie Chapman, W1WTG SK 

I regret to inform the QCWA membership of the loss of a long-time active 
QCWA Member from QCWA Chapter 119.  Charlie, W1WTG died peacefully at 
home with his family on May 21, 2016 after a short but  courageous 
battle with leukemia.  Charlie was interested in and involved with many 
aspects of Amateur Radio, and was a friend to so many radio amateurs 
both local and across the U.S..  Charlie's infectious enthusiasm, 
outgoing good nature, and constant friendship  will be missed by many.

Herein is a copy of his Obituary.  There are more features to this 
Obituary that may be viewed at <www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com>.

Charlie, may you find peace and eternal rest in the loving presence of 
your Maker.  R.I.P. old friend from those whom you leave behind.  Vic, 
W4VIC, Secretary, QCWA Chapter 119 Inc.

Obituary:

Charles Lenard Chapman, W1WTG
November 16, 1938 - May 21, 2016

Charles Lenard (Charlie) Chapman, 77, passed away in Virginia Beach, VA 
on May 21, 2016 with family at his side. Charlie was born in Augusta, 
Maine on November 16, 1938 to the late Harold and Beatrice Chapman. He 
retired from the Department of Defense as an Electrical Engineer.

Charlie is survived by his wife, JoAnn; children, Michael and his wife, 
Victoria and their children, Timothy and Josiah Chapman, all of Virginia 
Beach, VA; Scott and his children, Isaac Chapman and Rhiannon Bogie of 
Suffolk, VA; Eric and his wife, Amy and their children, Emma and Kate 
Chapman of Apex, NC; a sister, Melicent and her husband, Harvey Versteeg 
of Augusta, ME and their children and spouses, John and Kathy Versteeg 
of Merrimack, NH, Toni and Bill Cunningham of Augusta, ME; an aunt, 
Catherine Peggy Chapman of South Portland, ME; sister-in-law and 
brother-in-law, Ann and Jim Robertson of Brunswick, ME, and their 
children and spouses, Steve and Kelley Robertson of New Gloucester, ME 
and Linda and Jim Googins of North Yarmouth, ME. Charlie also is 
survived by step children Donna Shea of Virginia Beach, VA, Vicki and 
Richard Encinas of Chesterfield, VA, and Matthew and Lisa McNeal of 
Charlestown, IN as well as step grandchildren, Gregory Williams, Matthew 
Williams, Andreas Zahariadis, Angie Kiname, Alyssa Nuest and Ashley 
McNeal and step great grandchildren, Max Maggie and Kenyon Zahariadis, 
Wesley and Bradley Kinane, Tommy Cooper and Camden McNeal. He is also 
survived by several cousins and many, many friends.

Charlie was a long-time amateur radio operator, W1WTG, in fact, he was 
the youngest ham radio operator to be licensed in the State of Maine at 
the age of 13. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, ME and 
then from the University of Maine in Orono, ME with a degree in 
engineering physics. He loved his family and sports, especially his RED 
SOX. Charlie coached many youth baseball teams and was a father figure 
to lots of young boys. He was extremely active in many organizations and 
associations: radio, civic, sports and alumni groups.

Charles clubs and organizations are as follows: VIRGINIA BEACH AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB, past President and Vice President; Established the Norwegian 
Lady Special Event and the VIRGINIA BEACH YOUTH GROUP (HAMS); VIRGINIA 
DX CENTURY CLUB, past President and Vice President; AMERICAN SOCIETY OF 
NAVAL ENGINEERS, Life Member and past membership chair; NATIONAL ACTIVE 
AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NAFRFE), Chapter 974, Vice President and 
membership chair; NOSSOLANT/NAVSEACENLANT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, founder 
and President; CONY HIGH SCHOOL 1957 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, founder; 
PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA CIVIC LEAGUE (PAPCL) past President; VIRGINIA BEACH 
COUNCIL OF CIVIC LEAGUES, BOD; QUARTER CENTURY WIRELESS ASSOCIATION, 
CHAPTER 119, past President and Vice President; QCWA, CHAPTERS 
134,112,126 and 45 member; WISCONSIN RADIO CLUB, member; CHESAPEAKE 
AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (CARS) Member; VIRGINIA BEACH HAMFEST (TRCI BOD 
and established a Ham Radio Scholarship program; VALLEY SHORES 
ASSOCIATION, past President and Vice President; MANAGER PLASA LITTLE 
LEAGUE; COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN of cub scout troop; RAYMOND WATERWAYS 
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION, BOD; PLUMMER DRIVE EMAIL ASSOCIATION, Founder; 
RAYMOND POND EMAIL ASSOCIATION, Founder; MAINE VOLUNTEER LAKE MONITOR, 
member and certified inspector; RAYMOND POND ASSOCIATION (RPA) (Founder) 
and President; Virginia Beach Hamfest Committee (TRCI), BOD and 
Stockholder rep.

His various awards and certifications are as follows:
His various awards and certifications are: VADXCC, HOTY; VBARC, HOTY; 
ASNE, MEMBERHSIP RECRUITER FO THE YEAR PLAQUE; QCWA Chapter 119, 
MERITORIOUS AWARD; VIRGINIA BEACH COUNCIL OF CIVIC LEAGUES, CERTIFICATE 
OF APPRECIATION.

A memorial service will begin at 1 pm, Friday, May 27 at the Smith & 
Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, 4889 Princess Anne Road, 
Virginia Beach, VA 23462. There will be another event in Augusta, Maine 
area in mid July and when the details are finalized more information 
will be posted. Please contact the immediate family for details. In lieu 
of flowers, donations may be sent to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma 
Society (https://donation.LLS.org) or the ARRL Foundation Scholarship 
fund (check made out to ARRL Foundation can be sent to 225 Main Street, 
Newington, CT 06111-1494).

www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com

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