Raymond Paul Chapman

Raymond P. Chapman Pittsfield- Raymond P. "Bub" Chapman, 60, of Pittsfield, NH died October 12, 2008 at the Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Hospice House in Concord. He was born on January 18, 1948 in Lebanon, NH the son of the late Clifton and Josephine (Maxwell) Chapman. He was raised and lived in North Walpole, NH for many years. He graduated from Bellows Falls High school in Bellows Falls, VT. Raymond was a longtime resident of Pittsfield. He served his country during the Vietnam War with the US Navy. He was a sentry dog handler during the war. He married Dorothy A. Goutas on August 19, 1972 in Bellows Falls, VT. Bub was a co-owner of Thermal Stor Refrigeration in Hooksett where he worked for over 19 years. He was a member of the Elks, the American Legion and the VDHA- Vietnam Dog Handlers Association. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and golfing. He was also very active in his community with various committees. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dorothy A. Chapman of Pittsfield; two sons, Dan Chapman of Alton, NH and Jed Chapman of Pittsfield, NH; sister, Beverly Chapman Davis of Vermont and several nieces and nephews. Bub was expecting his first grandson on January 1st 2009. He was predeceased by his brother, Floyd "Butch" Chapman who died in 1958. There are n o calling hours. His memorial service will be held on Friday at 1:00PM in the chapel of the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH. Donations in his memory can be made to VDHA, 8203 Parting Clouds Ct, Las Vegas NV. 89117. The Cremation Society of NH is in charge of the arrangements. To view the on line obituary or to send condolences go to www.csnh.com.