CHAPMAN, Christopher, CM, RCA, LL.D (hon) -
January 24, 1927 - October 24, 2015
Christopher passed away peacefully at ReachView Village long-term care facility in Uxbridge, with his devoted wife of 44 years, Barbara-Glen (nee: Kennedy), and family members at his side.
He is survived by his son Brig.-Gen (ret.) Julian Chapman (Wendy), his twin brother Francis (Penny), and four grandchildren: Christopher, Amelia, Robert and Alastair.
Christopher was predeceased by his first wife Aljean Pert, and by siblings Philippa, Howard, Robert and Sally.
He will be missed by his nieces and nephews.
Christopher was born in Toronto, the day after his twin, Francis (they were born either side of midnight), the son of distinguished Toronto architect Alfred Chapman and concert pianist Doris Chapman. He spent a year in England in the 1950s designing cars for the Ford Motor Company before returning to Canada and turning to making films.
As a filmmaker he won many awards including an Academy Award (Oscar), and an Etrog, the Canadian equivalent of the Oscar. Christopher was a writer, director, editor and cinematographer whose early films focused on nature and the environment. His first film, The Seasons, funded by Imperial Oil, won the Canadian Film of the Year in 1954.
Following cremation, a private funeral service was held. Visitation will be at the Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge, on Thursday, October 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Christopher's life will be held in Uxbridge at Wooden Sticks Golf Club, Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 2-4 p.m.
In memory of Christopher, and in grateful appreciation for two years of loving care, donations may be made to ReachView Village, 130 Reach Street, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3
The family also expresses gratitude to Drs. Terry Bryon, Michael Damus and Arun Mather.
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