Joyce Wardle Chapman, 82, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. She was the wife of the late Linsley S. “Lin” Chapman.  Joyce was born in Derby on May 1, 1933; daughter of the late Harold W. and Louise Trunkfield Wardle; she obtained an Associates degree from Laselle College and was the President of the Wilbert Vault Sales of Orange for many years until her retirement in 1998. She was a member of the Mayflower Society and the North Haven Congregational Church. Mother of Susan S. Chapman and Douglas D. (Sheryl) Chapman. Grandmother of Robert L. Sullivan and Derek R. Chapman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her brother William Wardle.

 

A graveside funeral service will be conducted in Center Cemetery, Elm St. North Haven on Tuesday afternoon, September 29th, 2015 at 3:00 with the Rev. Scott Morrow officiating. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT  06489.