In Loving Memory of J. Gary Chapman Gary passed away peacefully at our home on Mountain Lake early Thursday morning May 4th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Judy and loving father of Cheri (Bruce), and Shaun (Top). Loving grandfather of Gavin (Dani), Brady (Rachel), Robby (Randi), Ben (Vic), Hannah and great grandfather of Rome. Fondly remembered by his sister Gail (Doug), brother-in-law Don (Jane) and sister-in-law Bea (Angus) and nieces and nephews Karen, Rob, Bryan, Heather, Allison, Jennifer, Rebecca, Sarah and John. Gary was an Ontario Provincial Policeman, a water-colour artist, singer and guitar player who founded his first band “The Virtually Unknowns” at the age of 17. Gary was a great story teller, a camper who loved the outdoors and a wonderful, fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by his family friends throughout Canada and the U.S. As an artist Gary taught water-colour for over 20 years at the Haliburton School of the Arts, he was a member of The Canadian Society of Rye and Watercolour Painters and past president of the East Central Ontario Artist Association. As requested by Gary our family invite you to his Celebration of Life at the Red Umbrella Inn, on Sunday May 28th between 2 pm and 5 pm. We hope that you can make it. If you have any memories you would like to share they would be most welcome. Please let Judy, Shaun or Cheri know if you would like to say a few words. We plan to have a brief prayer at 3 pm followed by memories of Gary. Gary was a multi-talented man who touched many lives through policing, art, music, fishing, camping and family life. We look forward to hearing from you. The Red Umbrella Inn is located off Hwy 35 at 1075 Red Umbrella Rd. (www.redumbrella.com)]. Casual attire is just what Gary would want. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0.