Stefan P. Chapple, 17, of Orchard Dr., Derry died Tuesday April 23, 2002 at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry. He was born in Manchester on March 2, 1985 son of David and Marsha (Vasell) Chapple. He was a lifelong resident of Derry. He attended Derry Village School, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and was currently a junior at Pinkerton Academy, Derry. He was a part-time employee of Cyr Lumber Co. in Windham and Cycles Etc. in Salem. He played football for the Derry Demons for five seasons and was a member of First Parish Congregational Church, East Derry. He enjoyed many activities including biking and snowboarding with his many good friends.
He is survived by his parents of Derry, his brother, Aaron Chapple, Derry, his paternal grandparents, Jean S. Chapple, Branson, Mo, and Ed and Brigit Chapple, Murphy, NC, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday April 26th at 10:00am in the First Parish Congregational Church, Hampstead Rd., E. Derry. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5-9pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry.