Alton, NH

William Henry Chappell, age 87, of New Durham Road in Alton, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019 at Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth, NH. He was the beloved brother to Mary and uncle to Christine, Jack, MaryBeth, Lisa, Elaine, Pat and Don and predeceased by brother Wendell and sisters Alice and Kay.

Bill was born in Narragansett, Rhode Island to Alice and Henry Chappell on October 18, 1931. After serving in the Army he graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Bill enjoyed his chosen profession and worked for several companies both on the east and west coasts. He developed lifelong friendships and then retired in the 1980's at his Chappell Hill home in Alton.

Bill was an avid sports fan of college and professional teams and enjoyed working in his yard and cooking. He loved to travel and frequented Mexico to escape the cold winters and developed many friendships there as well. Bill was a generous man and gave of himself. He started volunteering and joined the Red Cross, traveling to New Orleans when hurricane Katrina arrived in 2005. Bill served meals and supervised kitchen staff, calling on his restaurant experience, making his family and friends very proud. Later Bill became very active at the Alton Senior Center organizing meals and providing essential services.

Our family's heartfelt appreciation goes out to all his caregivers at Edgewood Centre and the many friends who supported us with kind words and remembrances. Bill requested no services; please consider honoring his memory by contributions to your favorite charity in his name.

Cremation care by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home.