On August 20, 2025, the community of Langham, Saskatchewan, lost a beloved husband, father, son, brother, neighbor, and friend. Clayton Charles Chappell, age 56, passed away doing what he loved most—working near his cherished family farm.

Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his legacy of love, dedication, and community spirit will live on in the lives of those who knew him. Clayton was born on May 6, 1969, to Charles and Pearl Chappell, the youngest of five children.

Growing up on the farm alongside his older siblings—Yvonne, Dianne, Shawna, and Glenn—he developed an early passion for the land. From the moment he could walk, Clayton gravitated toward farm life. He loved working the soil, tending cattle, fixing equipment in the shop, and carrying on the proud Chappell farming tradition.

Over the years, Clayton’s devotion to agriculture grew into both a livelihood and a calling. One of his proudest moments came when the family operation was honored with the Century Farm Award, recognizing over 100 years of continuous farming by the Chappell family.

He took equal pride in his collection of Ford trucks and Allis-Chalmers tractors, symbols of his deep appreciation for the tools and traditions of farm life.

But while farming was his work and passion, it never defined him alone. Clayton was also an avid athlete and teammate, finding joy at the hockey rink and on the fastball diamond.

Friends recall countless evenings and weekends spent with him on the ice or the field, where his competitive spirit was matched by his easygoing humor and camaraderie.

Clayton’s life was also rich in relationships. He shared 31 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Brenda, and together they raised two daughters, Shayla (Jeff May) and Darby (Brendan Davis).

His role as a father was one of his greatest joys, and he instilled in his children the same values of hard work, kindness, and family loyalty that guided his own life. Clayton is survived by a wide circle of loved ones: his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws, neighbors, and lifelong friends.

He was predeceased by his father-in-law Edward Adacsi, brother-in-law Glen Adacsi, grandparents William and Florence Chappell, Elmer and Harriet McGowen, and nephew Wyatt Ewen.

Each of these relationships formed part of the deep web of connections that made him such a central figure in his family and community. Those who knew Clayton best will remember him as a man who was never in a rush.

He always made time for others—whether through a chat at an auction sale, a casual “team meeting,” or sharing a laugh over having “one more and that’s it.” His “fact-finding missions” became legendary among friends, and his humor, generosity, and wisdom will continue to echo in the stories told about him.

Clayton’s memory will be honored through a series of services: a come-and-go viewing on Wednesday, August 27, at Dalmeny Funeral Home; a celebration of life service on Thursday, August 28, at the Dalmeny Arena; followed by burial at First Saskatchewan Lutheran Church in Langham and a Celebration Social BBQ at the Chappell family farm.

Clayton Chappell’s life was one of love—for his family, his community, and his land. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will remain firmly rooted, like the farm he so proudly tended.