OAKDALE, CONN. — Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, 75, of Oakdale, died June 22, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Uncasville. He was born in New London, Sept. 22, 1947 … He was the husband of Linda Kleinschmidt Chapman who survives him.
Mr. Chapman had worked for … 10 years with the Old Lyme Police Department … Bruce was an elder of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; his tribal name was “Gentle Wind,” which bears the meaning of caretaker …
He is survived by his wife Linda; son Steven Chapman of Griswold; stepdaughter Michelle Nelson of Sheboygan, Wis.; brothers, Dudley Morgan Chapman of Medina, Ohio, and Frank Martin Chapman of North Stonington; and sister Grace Anne Chapman of Uncasville …
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Connecticut Humane Society (cthumane.org) or Kitty Harbor, whose mission is to provide a loving home and solid adoption opportunities for abandoned, unwanted, or abused felines (www.kittyharbor.org). Condolences may be left on Bruce’s memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Jul. 3, 2023.