Robert Christopher Chaplin Hardwick, Vermont Obituary

Robert Christopher Chaplin

<p>East Hardwick-&nbsp; Robert Christopher Chaplin, born on June 29,1994 to Stephanie Badger and Shawn Chaplin, passed away on October 20, 2021.</p> <p>Robert was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved deer hunting.&nbsp; He started hunting at a young age and bagged his first buck at the age of 12.&nbsp; In 2012, he shot his most prized possession, a buck scoring him 126 1/8&nbsp; with the Vermont Big Game Trophy Club and 121 4/8 with Boone &amp; Crockett.&nbsp; Robert loved four wheeling, dirt biking, mud and was fearless.&nbsp; Robert began working with his dad in the woods when he was only three.&nbsp; Later on he worked alongside his dad logging and loved running equipment.&nbsp; Robert was a &ldquo;Jack of all trades&rdquo; and was always willing to lend a hand.&nbsp; Robert had the gift of gab so much so it would sometimes take him all day to tell a 10 minute story.&nbsp; He had a love for the little kids in his life and they all loved him.&nbsp; Riding around on the backroads, singing in the truck even if he didn&rsquo;t know the words were some of his favorite things to do.&nbsp; He was a mama&#39;s boy and he didn&rsquo;t care who knew.&nbsp; They had a special bond that can never be broken.&nbsp;</p> <p>Robert is survived by his mother, Stephanie and her husband Jamie Block, his father Shawn Chaplin and his partner Aliesha Douglass, fiance Shamcie Cota and her daughter Neveah, half brother Brighton Marsh, grandparents Charles &amp; Dorothy Dow, Richard &amp; Diane Badger, Roberta Winckler and Raoul McAllister as well as great-grandmother Glendeen J. Parizo, aunts and uncles; Melissa Estivill, Kristen Badger, Chad Badger, Sarah Badger, Lonnie Winckler, Cheyenne Winckler, Angela Lopez Nava, Matthew McAllister, Wendy Palmer, Frank McAllister, Adam McAllister and Katie McAllister. He also leaves behind his best friend Dustin Dunbar and several cousins and honorary aunts &amp; uncles.&nbsp; Robert was predeceased by his great-grandparents, Robert &amp; Doris Chaplin.</p> <p>Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 5-7pm at the desGroseilliers Funeral Home in Hardwick.&nbsp; Those planning to attend are thanked in advance for observing VT mask recommendations.&nbsp; Memories and condolences are welcome at dgfunerals.com.&nbsp; Burial will be at the convenience of the family.</p>
June 29, 1994 - October 20, 202106/29/199410/20/2021
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November 1, 2021
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Kimberly (Kelty) Hunt
October 29, 2021
Stephanie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know words can not make this better. He will always be with you. (((HUGS)))
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Dorothy Dow
October 28, 2021
You were the one that made me a Nana. I have so many memories that will stay in my heart forever.
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Leon McAllister
October 28, 2021
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Shireen and Gregg Fisher, Wicklow, Ireland
October 27, 2021
Our Deepest Sympathies to Robert's Family.
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October 26, 2021
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glendeen parizo
October 26, 2021
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Papa & Mimi Badger
October 26, 2021
We remember one of the songs he used to sing was I Wanna Talk About Me by Toby Keith. We would give anything to hear him sing it again. You will be truly missed. Love, Papa & Mimi Badger.
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The staff at Holcomb-desGroseilliers Funeral Home and Cremation Care
October 23, 2021
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