It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brian Lee Chapman, of Rusagonis NB, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on June 20th, 2025. Born May 12th, 1953, in Fredericton N.B, he was the son of the late Leslie and Elma (Scott) Chapman. He was 72.
Brian is survived by his loving wife Susan, and his children Karen Lee Chapman- Spencer (Kirk), Chris Andrew Chapman (Miriam), Melissa Dawn Brewer (Blaine), and Ryan Leslie Carl Chapman (Daisy); his grandchildren Ashley Chapman, Chelsey Pearson (Alex), Katie Chapman, Christopher Chapman, Hayleigh Brewer, and Josh Spencer; his great-grandchildren Alice and June; his brothers Edison Chapman and Curtis Chapman; his beloved pets Tim and Charlotte. He is also survived by his special daughter/sister-in-law Darlene Benham (Mark), and special daughter/friend Mariah Taylor.
During his working days, Brian was an asphalt paver, and roller operator.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday June 25th, from 2-4pm, at Bishop’s Funeral Home, located at 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB. There will be a reception following the visitation, starting at 5:30pm, at 1095 Rte 105 Maugerville.
For those looking to make memorial donations in Brian’s memory, the family ask that they be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.