Obituary of Ainsley Chapman
Chapman, Ainsley
It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Ainsley Chapman on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in his 29th year.
Born August 29, 1990, Ainsley was the son of the late Donna Chapman (May 4 2019) and Ronald David Smith, who took on the role of Ainsley's father.
Dear brother of Georgia Warren of London.
Cherished uncle of Braven, Courtlyn & Jayla.
Dear nephew of Nova, Esther, Doreen, Shirley, Geraldine, Gail, Lloyd, David, Eldon & George.
Predeceased by his aunt, Leona and biological father, Aaron Demeester.
Missed by his cousins, Gerald, George, Stacey, Crystal, Richard, Jamie, Christine, Ashley, Johnny, Jeffrey, Lori, Rose, Ed, Mark, Jacqueline, Sacha, Shane, Joshua, Houston, Tina & Nicola.
Survived by biological half siblings, Adam Demeester, Aaron Demeester Jr, April Demeester, & Angela Demeester.
He was known as "Wheel-chair Dude" and was a avid drummer with the Campbell AME Church. Ainsley enjoyed playing music and watching thunder and lightning storms.
Family to receive friends on Friday, October 4, 2019 at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 11:00 am until Service Time at 1:00 pm.
In memory of Ainsley, donations may be made to the Easter Seals.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
519 351 2040
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