GILEAD — Raymond A. Chapman, 83, of Gilead, passed away at his home Oct. 30. with his family by his side.

He was born in Bethel, Feb. 11, 1928, the son of Frank and Gladys Chapman. He worked in many mills; Grafton Lumber, Blakes, Davis and Faverau. He married Thelma Crockett in 1950, and had three daughters and five sons.

He was a scrap metal dealer for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and will be sadly missed by his dog, Abby and his many friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Gladys and her husband, Robert Taylor, of Gilead and their children, Nancy, Linda and Steven and their children, Koral, Taylor, Alexa, Brooke, Juleigha and Lily; his son, David Chapman of Warren; his son, Ernest Chapman and his wife, Valarie, of Auburn; his daughter, Donna Corriveau and her companion, Steven Binette, of Bethel and her children, Shelly, Stephanie and Jamie and their children, Devon, Ryan, Dylan, Austin and Courtney; his son, Robert Chapman Sr. and his companion, Suzanne Eracrti, of Milan, N.H., and his children, Rob, Jesse and Bud and their children, Joseph and Lillian; his daughter, Susan Dutcher and her husband, Scott, of Gilead and her children, Michael and Richie and their children, Abbie and Caleb; his son, Jeff Chapman and his companion, Linda St. Amant, of Gilead and his children, Jeffery, Jake, Chrissy, and Eric; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; an infant son, Raymond Jr.; three brothers, Earnest, Robert and Harold; and two sisters, Gwenlyn, and Annie.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.