Nancy A. Chapple

COLUMBIA – Nancy A. Chapple, 71, of Columbia, passed away quickly after a lengthy and courageous battle with congestive heart failure, kidney disease and bi-polar disorder on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born on Feb. 27, 1950, to Francis and Mary (Washburn) Chapple, Nancy grew up with six siblings on her much-loved Meridan Hill. She was proud to have attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Columbia. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1968, and she spent all of her life encouraging her family of three children to be good humans, and maintaining a marriage and then civil relationship with her ex-husband. Nancy was a collector of many things over the years. Her interests varied over time, but she was particularly fond of blue dishes and inkwells. In earlier years she enjoyed playing card games and cross-stitched beautiful samplers. Most recently she enjoyed Sudoku puzzles, coloring books and eating apples to occupy her time. She was keen to keep her mind sharp and it worked. She enjoyed catalogue shopping for Christmas gifts all year long, celebrating with family, and before she had to give them up, quarter pounders and cigarettes. Her last cigarette was consumed five years ago, a record of which all are proud. Nancy was a private, adorably stubborn woman who would rather pull up her bootstraps than "bother anyone" with her problems. She frequently spoke of "doing a head job" (mental work) to help her get through trying situations. She was the type of woman who apologized to a hospital roommate for "breathing too loud," or who made a point to call others to "check on" them when she clearly had enough to worry about for herself. She was a selfless person, quick to anger, but capable of using her voice when pushed to do so. She was a Chapple to the core, and on Meridan Hill, being a Chapple means something extra special…just ask a Chapple. She taught many lessons by her resilience, patience, and strength that she demonstrated through all her life's challenges. She was always quick to smile and laugh, and often generated both in others via her honest bluntness. She was especially skilled at starting meaningful conversations with complete strangers. Nancy is, and will always be, greatly missed by her children: Jamie A Fogg and his significant other Diane Pouliot, Jonathan P. Fogg and his spouse Darlene who both worked especially hard to meet her needs as the family next door, and Jennifer L. Fogg, her only and frequently told "favorite daughter”; by her tenant/ex-husband/sparring partner and helper Norman R. Fogg; by her siblings, Walter Chapple, James "Jimmy" Chapple, Conrad Chapple, and Mary "Beth" Simpson and their spouses and children. Nancy was forever proud of her four grandsons: Tyson Fogg, Dylan Fogg, Dakota Fogg, and Dawson Fogg, and was fortunate to meet one great-grandson Harrison Gregory Jon Knapp. Nancy was predeceased by her brother, Francis "George" Chapple, and one sister, Susan Chapple. At her request, there will be no services. Her remains will be scattered on Meridan Hill where she lived her entire life. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Nancy A. Chapple

February 27, 1950 - April 29, 2021