Martha Jane Kline Chaplin, “Marty”, died in her sleep Saturday, Sept. 14, at her beloved home in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a long decline that she faced with dignity and her customary determination. She was 95. Marty was pre-deceased by Harvey, her husband of 65 years. She is survived by her two children, Pete Chaplin and Jane Jones, their spouses, seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

Marty was an only child, born on June 18, 1929 to Ora and Edward Kline in Adrian, West Virginia. She graduated with a teaching degree from Mary Baldwin College and accepted a job teaching primary school in Alexandria VA. There she met a tall, lanky, shy, brilliant young engineer named Harvey Chaplin and a storybook romance began. Marty and Harvey were married in 1954 and moved to Arlington VA to begin their life, later moving to McLean VA to raise their family.

They found a church family at St. John’s Episcopal in Georgetown until they retired to Charlottesville and adopted St. Paul’s Ivy as their new church home.

She was a treasure and we will always cherish her. In lieu of flowers, please make gifts and memorials in Marty’s honor to St. Paul’s Ivy Episcopal Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church – Georgetown, or the charity of your choice. Blessings to you all for your outreach and prayers. Thank you.

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