Putnam patriot., 1929-06-13
VICTOR CHAPDELAINE
 SUFFERS HEART ATTACK
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 Mayor Macdonald was appointed postmaster of Putnam. To accept this post he resigned as mayor at meet ing of the common council, Tuesday evening. November 4th, 1922. The council adjourned to the following Thursday evening @ elect Mayor Mac donald's successor. MT. Chapdeiaine's name was the only name proposed and he was unanimously elected.
 When Mayor Chapdelaine took the chair a speech was demanded of him. 4 man Of few words, the n sly elect ed mayor of Putnam said:
 ''I am highly honored by your elect ing me to be mayor of our city. l ap- preciate the trust and responsibilities that now lie at my door, and with your help will do my best to fairly and efficiently discharge them"
 Mayor Chapdela.ne followed out this high purpose so concisely express cd at his inauguration. So carefully did he guard his trust, SO seriously did he assume the responsibilities of office. and so efficiently did he admin ister the affairs of the city that when it came time for nominations in the eaucuses in 1923 no other name than that of Mayor Chapdelaine was pro posed by either his own or the opposi- ton party. This same situation re- mained in 1925. when he was again the unan nous choice of both parties and, although the same situation was shap- ing itself two years ago, he emphat- icallv refused to be a candidate in 1927.
 Born ia Canada
 Victor Chapdelaine was born De ccmber 2. 1851. in St Ours, Canada. son of Mir. and Mrs. Francois Chapde- laine. He was but eleven years old when the family removed to Putnam. Here he learned the shoomaker's trade in the C. M Fisher & Go. shoe shop, then on School street Later he went Co Worcester, and from there to North Grafton.
 h ls2s Mr Chapdeiaine removed again to Putnam and has lived here ever since. Here he was married Co Miss Lea N. Carney, who. with three children Edna C., wife of Judge Henry x. Beuoit of the Putnam pro- bate court; Wilfred Chapdelaine, clerk in the Putnam postofliee, and Dr. Err nest N Chapdclaine of Detroit Mich, survive.
 Made Many Friends
 Mr. Chapdelaine was a pleasant man to meet. Although somewhat re- tiring by nature he made friends cas- fly and was fond of joke or a story. In his younger days he was an ardent fisherman. He loved the out-of doors and camp life. IL was but few eve nngs before his death that he told one of his friends that he would like to catch a mess of pouts" before he left for his summer cottage at the beach. He was a charter member of Putnam Lodge of Elks. and afternoons. to pass the time. he would usually be found whiling away an hour or two engaged with companions in a game of crib bage or forty-five in the Elks' club rooms.
 Mir, Chapdelaine was an honest, up- right and law abiding citizen. He re- speeted the rights of others and was lOath Co embarass anyone or hurt an- others feelings. It was this kind thoughtfulness of others and an inborn kindness that attracted friends to him who were loyal. He was man of the people and had greeting for all. He also loved his home. It was his great pleasure to be surrounded by the members of his family. He enjoyed taking the family on an automobile tour. and be enjoyed the summers they spent at the beach together He was ever thoughtful of their welfare and will be sadly missed from the home circle Certainly Mir. Chapdelaine's seventy-fve years sat lightly upon him. Few would have taken him to be past the late sixties. None could have believed that he would be gone from the community this week, who saw him and chatted with him l-ss than a week ago. While he lived to a goed age. past tine allotted three score years and ten, and his end came with out pain or suffering, t was perhaps the audiences of his being taken that has made the sorrow of his death SO pronounced, and his absence so un- real at the moment,
 Many at Funeral
 Funeral services for Mir. Chapde- laine were largely attended. The ser vice and solemn high mass of requiem were from St. Mary's church, Tuesday morning at nine o'clock. Citizens from all walks of life were present to pay him a parting tribute. The city and town governments were represented; {; also Putnam Lodge of klks, the Knights of Columbus and the For esters of America. He was affiliated with each of these fraternities. The banks of the city were also represent ed .as Mir. Chapdelaine was a director of the Citizens National Bank
 The mass was celebrated by the pastor. Rev. U. O. Bellerose. with Fa- ther Jegou as deacon and Father Casey as sub-deacon. 4 quartette un- der the direction of Dr. Adelard Har- pin of Worcester sang for the offer tory, Pie Jesu," and at the elevation, 70 Meritm." Miss Metras was at the organ and preceding the service rendered 70 the Priceless Love of Jesus.r and for the recessional played Shubert's funeral march. There were many floral tributes seen as the body was committed at service conducted by Rev. Father Bellerose at St. Mary's cemetery following the mass.