(1955-2019) Christopher passed peacefully at his residence in North Bay with his family by his side on Saturday August 3, 2019 at the age of 63. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 40 years to Irine Chapman (nee Westover) and loving father of Adam (Catherine) and Ben (Ashley). He was the proud Poppy to Mackenzie, Christopher, Hadley, Jordyn, and Grayson. Predeceased by his mother Josephine Kelly of Marystown Newfoundland, and survived by his brother Tom (Ellen) of Little Bay Newfoundland, sister-in-law Linda (Glen) of Aylmer Ontario, and brother-in-law Gordon (Ruth-Ann) of Listowel Ontario. He is lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Christopher had touched are invited to HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, 362 Airport Road on Wednesday August 7, from 2 pm to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm for visitation. A funeral service will be held for Christopher on Thursday August 8 at Hillside Funeral Services at 11 am. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Bay.
The family would like to extend gratitude to Lorilee at the North East LHIN, Nicole and the many nurses of Care Partners for their care and support as Christopher fought his illness. Donations in memory of Chris can be made to the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s Cancer Care Close to Home campaign.