Madelyn D. (Dowd) Chapman of Groton Long Point, died Sunday June 2, 2002.
She was born Madelyn Patricia Dowd in Russell, MA on May 16, 1917 the daughter of the late William J. Dowd and Jane Carpenter. From 1923 to 1951 she was a resident of Springfield, MA.
On March 31, 1951 she married Richard A. Chapman of Manchester, CT. From 1953 to 1972 they lived in Manchester and from 1972 to present at Groton Long Point.
In addition to her husband Richard, Madelyn leaves a daughter, Carole Chapman Fey of Vernon, CT several relatives by marriage and many good friends. She was predeceased in 1967 by her sister, Rose Helen Dowd Smith.
There are no calling hours. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations in Madelyn’s memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Southeastern CT, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford 06385. The family expresses their deep and sincere thanks to the VNA for many years of service, support, and friendship.