Ruth Chapman
October 25, 1929 - August 25, 2018
Ruth E.D. Chapman, 88, of Camillus passed away Saturday, August 25th at the The Commons in Auburn after a year long illness. Born in Cato, she graduated from Cato-Meridian High School. Ruth was a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Camillus Post, a member of the Camillus Seniors and the “Birthday Group of special friends”. She enjoyed playing cards, putting together jigsaw puzzles and reading novels. She met with her class of 1949 each August at a local restaurant to stay in touch. She worked as a home health aide for the Visiting Nurses Association for 23 years, retiring at age 72. She then lived with her older sister for 7 years when she needed in home care. She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred C. Chapman, Sr. in 1977; her parents; all her siblings including seven brothers and four sisters; and a granddaughter. She is survived by a son Bill (Melanie) Chapman of the Valley; two daughters Nancy (Rich) Marland and Jane Hunt of Weedsport; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Her legacy is one of sacrificial love shown in time, energy and giving to others, especially to her family. Her last prayer request was for her family. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 pm on Tuesday. Sept. 4th at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St, Camillus. Services will be Wednesday, Sept. 5th at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elbridge Rural Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Camillus Senior Center, c/o Camillus Town Hall, 4600 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13219. Please sign the guest book at www.BLBUSH.com
Ruth E.D. Chapman, 88, of Camillus passed away Saturday, August 25th at the The Commons in Auburn after a year long illness. Born in Cato, she graduated from Cato-Meridian High School. Ruth was a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary,... View Obituary & Service Information