- Date Of Birth: October 30, 1933
- Date Of Death: August 4, 2017
- State: Connecticut
Melvin “Cappy” Chappell, 83, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2017. Born in Waterford on October 30, 1933, he was a son of the late Elmer and Elsie (Maynard) Chappell. He was a loving and devoted husband to Juanita Jean (Yaworski) Chappell who predeceased him in 2016. Melvin lived his entire life in Salem as a herdsman, raising his four children. His favorite past time and hobby was pulling his prize winning oxen teams throughout Connecticut and New England agriculture fairs with his wife, Juanita , where Cappy made lifelong friendships. He is survived by his daughters, Opal Chappell, and Hope Morgrage; his son, Kenneth Chappell; 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren; three sisters, June Roseland, Shirley Chappell and Linda Walker; one brother, Herbert Chappell; and numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family. He was predeceased by his wife Juanita Jean Chappell; his son, Kevin; his brothers, Walter Chappell and Arnold Chappell Sr.; his sister, Louise (Chappell) Caton; and his great grandson, Jace.
