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Donald Alexander (Don) CHAPMAN

Published on 27/11/2024

Died peacefully at Churchfields Care Home, Cassington, on 9th November 2024, aged 91 years. Don worked for 35 years at the Oxford Mail as a theatre critic, columnist and arts editor. He contributed extensively to Eynsham village life for over 54 years. His comprehensive history of the Oxford Playhouse was recognised by a doctorate from the University of Leicester and became his first full length book Oxford Playhouse: High and Low drama in a University City, followed by Wearing the trousers: Fashion, Freedom and the Rise of the Modern Women and A ten penny dip in paradise.

He was very much loved and will be dearly missed by his wife Sue, daughters Katie, Anna and extended family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Eynsham Village Hall on Friday 6th December 2024 at 3pm.

Donations may be given in Don's memory to support the work of the ME Society.

All enquiries to Greens Funeral Services, 21 High Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HE. Tel. 01865 880837.


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Pansypot December 2nd, 2024
Sorry can't make Friday as at another funeral. Mrs JC Chavasse I worked with Mr chavasse at the Oxford mail also so knew Don for about 30 plus years. Gone memories of Don love and condolences to all. Xx