passed peacefully away on Monday, June 18th.
She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 16, 1923,
to Donald and Nancy Sperry.
Nan graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree,
Summa Cum Laude, 1944. She was married to B.R. Chapin on April 4, 1945
Nan opened a book store, The Book Mark, in Toronto, Ontario in 1966.
It became the oldest independent book shop in Toronto,
operating for over 30 years under her guidance.
Nan always sought knowledge through reading and study,
living her strong faith, and traveling extensively around the world.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother (GG).
She was predeceased by her husband, B.R. Chapin,
and sister, Sue Whiteway. She is survived by sisters,
Barbara St. John and Donna Borgstrom. She is survived by five children,
Nancy Kurz of New Fairfield, Connecticut (Gary Kurz),
Ross Chapin of St. Mary’s, Ontario (Cathy Chapin),
Donald Chapin of Hilliard, Ohio (Joy Chapin),
Barbara Galloway of Atlantic Beach, Florida
(Charles Galloway) and Betty Chapin of N. Vancouver, British Columbia.
She is survived by 15 grandchildren,
30 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-children.
Nan started her family in Wichita Kansas,
moving to Toronto, Ontario in 1956, where she raised her family
and opened her business. In 1991 she moved to Atlantic Beach, Florida
where she shared her kindness and grace with the community.
Following her stroke in 2015, she was well cared for by Fleet Landing
and her special care giver, Rosie Tallent.
She was a beauty in life and a beauty in death
and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Nan Sperry Chapin
on Saturday, September 29,2018 at 10am
at Community Presbyterian Church,150 Sherry Dr, Atlantic Beach FL,32233.
A Reception will follow her service in the Church Hall.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME BEACHES CHAPEL
1701 Beach Blvd Jacksonville Beach FL,32250
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