She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Willis Hovey Chapin and her parents, John & Mary (Daly) Haran. "May God bless you and keep you and bring you safe home" Her daily text messages to the family always ended with the same phrase she learned from her Irish grandmother, She relied on a strong faith in God and the power of prayer to guide her through the challenges of life. Some highlights included a 1973 summer camping trip to Seattle with her sons and husband, trips to the family camp in Maine and sleepovers with the grandkids. Spending time with her children and grandchildren was most important to her. She always encouraged them and cheered them on. She spent countless hours attending her children and grandchildren's games and activities. She studied at UMass Boston and Trinity College (Dublin), receiving her bachelor's degree in Irish history at age 68. She and Hovey Chapin were married in 1958 and moved to Sagamore Beach in 1964 to raise their family.Īfter raising her sons she completed a 20 year career as a court reporter for the district attorney's office in Plymouth County.Ī devoted mother, Arleen taught her children that both education and a strong work ethic were essential factors for achieving success. The same home where she shared many happy summer days as a child with her parents and grandparents.Īrleen was born on Apin Boston and raised in Saint Mark's parish in Dorchester. She left this world, surrounded by love, at her home overlooking the Cape Cod Canal. Sagamore Beach - The world lost a beloved mother and grandmother when Arleen Chapin (Haran) passed away on May 28, 2021.
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