Chapnik-Maurice, of Natick, age 79, beloved husband of Ann (Goldstein) Chapnik, devoted father of Deni Budd and Philip Chapnik and his wife, Rachel Freed, loving brother of Louis Chapnik and his wife, Ruth, cherished grandfather of Adam Chapnik and Sabine Budd. Maurice grew up in occupied Mons, Belgium during World War II and came to the United States at age 18. He was drafted into the American army during the Korean War, serving as an English interpreter in France, where he received his American citizenship. Upon returning to the United States, he worked in the clothing industry, honing his skills as a master tailor. He became the owner of Lorraine Cleaners in 1974 and worked there until he retired in 1998. He was a member of the Wellesley Lodge of Masons and a past Commander of the MetroWest Jewish War Veterans (JWV). In his retirement, he supported veterans at the V.A. Hospital in Jamaica Plain as the JWV hospital chairman. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 29, at Temple Beth Shalom, (50 Pamela Rd., Framingham), at 12:00 noon on Monday April 29, 2013, with interment immediately following at the Framingham Natick Jewish cemetery in Natick. Condolence calls may be made at the home of Ann Chapnik following internment on April 29, April 30 and May 1 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Maurice’s memory to Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton, MA 02468.
