Heather J. Chaplin

EAST LONGMEADOW – Heather J. Chaplin, 50, passed away most unexpectedly on February 26, 2021. Born in Cleveland, OH on August 24, 1970, she attended and graduated from Bay Path University with her Master’s Degree.

She worked as a Forensic Accountant and in her spare time she enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her dogs, Bertie, Ernie and Reno. She also loved Halloween. Heather’s greatest work and love though was her special needs son, LB. She was his world!

Predeceased by her mother, Joan (Mackulin) Hershelman who passed away in September, 2020, Heather leaves her sons, Major Kenneth Chaplin, Jr. (Oahu, HI) and Sean “LB” Hershelman (East Longmeadow); her life partner Sarah Marchetti; her grandchildren Cody and Honora; her fathers Harold Hershelman (Longmeadow) and Raymond Cole and his wife Marie (West Palm Beach); her brother Sean Hershelman and his wife Dale (Myrtle Beach); her sister Tami Berthiaume and her husband Roland (East Longmeadow), as well as her nieces and nephews Erin, Lauren, Nathaniel, Gabrielle and Cole.

Funeral services for Heather will be held privately for the family.

Memorial contributions in Heather’s memory may be made to Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.forastiere.com