George H. Chapin

Age 84, formerly of 611 Yale Street, Southport, NY, passed away very unexpectedly Saturday, May 21, 2005. He was the son of the late Floyd S. & Hazel Hardy Chapin. George is survived by his son; Gary (Melody) Chapin of Bentley Creek, PA, daughter; Katherine Chapin & special friend Darcy Gray of Pine City, NY, grandchildren; William (Kimberly) Chapin, Teresa Drucker, and Patricia (Jeff) Price, great grandchildren; Rebecca & Sarah Drucker, Darin Chapin, Hunter Price, very special cousins; Madge & Arthur Grace and Lynn Hardy; numerous nieces and nephews, including Nedra (Bob) McElroy and Nancy (John) Sutton. George was predeceased by his parents, Floyd & Hazel Hardy Chapin; his recently deceased and loving wife, Genevieve Binney Chapin; brother, William Floyd Chapin; and great grandson, Dylan Chapin. George worked at the Eclipse Corporation, in the Machine Division, where he met his life-long mate and best friend, Genevieve. He also worked for the Remington Rand for 26 years and retired in 1986 from Hardinge Brother,s after 13 years of employment. George was a devoted and loving husband, father, and friend and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was known for his great sense of humor and his grand attitude toward life. George was a lifetime member of the Clarence Oliver American Legion Post #154, an avid flea marketer, and over the years, could be found selling his wares on weekends at the Lowman Flea market with his friend, Bill Brown. He loved the Elmira Pioneers baseball team and rarely missed a game and regularly played cards with the seniors group at Chapel Park and Elmira Heights. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, with Funeral and Committal Service there Wednesday at 6:00 PM.Deacon William Daugherty will officiate. Interment will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorials to the Clarence Oliver American Legion Post # 154, 236 Scottwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903, the Gordon W. Hoover-John J. Wantuck VFW Post # 6083, 246 Horseheads Blvd, Elmira Heights, NY14903, or the Rex Field VFW Post # 901, 113 Keefe St., Elmira, NY14904.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .