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Note: Record Details Reference 14125 Surname CHAPMAN Forenames EDWIN TAYLOR Occupation Address TEMUKA Age at Death 55 Date of Death Date of Interment 22/May/1921 Cemetery Temuka Cemetery Section B Block Plot 595 Beam New Row 0 New Plot 595 Clergy Name REV NORIS Funeral Director Headstone reads In Loving memory of Edwin Taylor beloved husband of Isabel Chapman died May 20th 1921 aged 55 years also his wife Isabel died Oct 20 1938 aged 78 years Had 3 children last will and testament of Edwin Taylor Chapman of Main South Road Temuka. Tailor. left everything o his wife.no 1763 Copy of obituary 21/5/1921 Temuka Leader EDWIN T CHAPMAN Quite a gloom was passed over Temuka yesterday afternoon as it became known that Mr E T Chapman one of the best known and highly respected residents of the district, had passed away almost suddenly at his residence in King Street. Only a few days ago he seemed to be in perfect health and with his wife went on a visit to his daughter, Mrs L G Donehue, at Otaio. Here, early on Wednesday morning, he had a seizure, and became unconscious. He was bought home on Thursday evening, but it was recognised from the first that his illness was very serious, and he passed peacefully away about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon without regaining consciouness. The late Capt. Chapman was born at Peel Forest in 1866, and came with his family to Temuka a little more than 40 years ago. He learned the tailoring business with the late Mr William Storey, and shortly after completing his apprenticeship, started business on his own account. Relinguishing this after a time, he took the position of representative of Penrose's in the Akaroa district, remaining there for two years. He then came to South Canterbury as representative of the same firm. He then rejoined the late Mr Storey, but meeting with a severe accident to his hand about 17 years ago, he obtained the position of Truant Inspector under the S C Education Board, a position he held for many years. He was an enthusiastic volunteer. Joining the Temuka Company about 20 years ago he soon rose in the ranks, and attained his captaincy 20 years ago. He attended all the camps and sham fights (which in those day formed part of the training of our volunteers) and took a keen interest in shooting. When the volunteer system gave place to the territorial he continued his work, and until a few months ago held the position of O. C. B Company, S C Regiment. At the time of his death he was on the reserve officers list. During the war he was frequently placed in command of the South Canterbury quota on the journey to the camp at Trentham. A good disciplinarian, but fair to all, he was a favourite with his men in the volunteers and territorials. In the social work of the district, he took his share. For mnay years, he was a member of St Peter's Choir, and he frequently assisted at concerts. He was a member of St George's Masonic Lodge. He was a genial, kindhearted man, alway ready to do a friend a good turn, and his services were frequently availed of in cases of sickness, and his unexpected death will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of friends. He was married in 1888 to Miss Isabel B. A. H. Nesbitt, and he leaves a widow, two sons ( Mr St. Clair Chapman, Lyttleton, and Mr H. J Chapman, Little River), and two daughters (Mrs H Hutcheson, Temuka, and Mrs L G. Donehue, Otaio), to mourn their loss. He also leaves seven young grandchildren. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon, when his remains will be interred to the Temuka cemetery with full honours. The territorials will supply the firing party.
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