Condolence: Very sorry to see this. Courtney was my freshman room mate at Roger Williams College.

Condolence: Dear June, Bob, Kate, Susannah, Deedee, Maclean, Quinn, Gilbert and Porter, From all that I have ever heard, I know your Courtney had a very special soul and that he will be sorely missed. Sending my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to all of you. Affectionately, Tina Patterson

Condolence: So sorry for your loss. We were cousins but never knew each other. From our family to yours, please accept our condolences, and prayers to all the family.

Condolence: Dear Kate and Family, I am so sorry for your loss! My heart is broken. Courtney was such a good man! Courtney and I had so many good times together both at MDIHS and living together at Orono. It was so great to get to work with Courtney on Sam Shaw's house. He was an amazing craftsman. I thought i was a pretty good timber framer after cutting a scarf joint in an hour with a few thousand dollars worth of special tools only to watch Courtney cut a better one in five minutes with a chainsaw! Courtney's true masterpiece was his family. To see his eyes light up when he spoke of his wife and children was inspiring and they were often mentioned at work. I will truly miss you buddy!

Condolence: Dear Kate and kids - I am stunned and saddened by this news. It is almost like he was a part of our family the way he cared for our house last winter. You are in my prayers. Much love, elizabeth

Condolence: Dear June, Bob, Kate, Susannah, Maclean, Quinn, Gilbert, & Porter, I am very sorry to learn today of your loss of Courtney. I remember him as a sincere, caring, and joyful person. With sympathy, Amy

Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. We were cousins but never knew each other. From our family to yours please accept our condolences.

Condolence: Kate, Louise, Sannah, Whit, June and Bob; we are heart-broken for your whole family. Dan, Quentin and I send so much love to you all.

Condolence: My heart breaks at the loss of Courtney, and my prayers and my love are with Kate and the children and all their family.

Condolence: Kate and family. I am truly saddened by the news of Courtney's passing. I met Courtney while serving as Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Cranberry Isles, and more recently as Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Mount Desert. Courtney was always so friendly and respectful in our work interactions and also just passing on the street. When he was uncertain about something that had to do with codes, he would always call and ask me about it. During our work conversations, he would always ask me about my family. He was genuinely interested in how my family was doing, and he really didn't even know me that well. That was just the kind of guy he was, friendly. He was super proud of his family. He always had a big smile on his face when talking about his kids, as a proud and loving Dad should. He will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. Rest in Peace, Courtney.

Condolence: My thoughts and prayers for Kate and their beautiful children

Condolence: Fond memories of Courtney from childhood and our brief overlap at UMaine. My thoughts are with both families — the one he grew up with and the one he created — in this time of loss.

Condolence: I want to give my heart felt condolences to the family of Mr. Chaplin. It is very sad to lose an islander. I wish I had known him better.

Condolence: Always thought fondly of Courtney. So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. ♥️

Condolence: So sorry for your loss.

Condolence: Heartbreaking news. Sending thoughts of peace and comfort to family.

Condolence: Mr.C and family, we are incredibly saddened to hear of your loss of Courtney. We send our love and comfort always.

Condolence: Such a tremendous loss. My condolences to the family.

Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Courtney. I enjoyed the morning commute to the islands with him. He always greeted me by name and we discussed books, cross-country skiing, and his amazing kids. His children were some of the first students I had when I began teaching on the island and I enjoyed getting to know him and his special family. Recently, I admired Courtney's relationship with his kids as he cheered them on a cross-country meets and ran with Louise at the MDI trail races. Courtney was a talented artist - the first piece I saw was a wooden bowl fashioned into a large seashell. He'll be missed. My thoughts are with his family. Love, Katrina Shambarger Linscott

Condolence: DR (double R for Red Ryder) could scale heights, and locate sound footing soil. He would help when others were daunted. Most of all, to repeat what an admirer said as Courtney attached crane hoisting cables to my Androscogin Bridge “Not only is he very capable, he’s So Knowin’”. Good bye DR. Thanks for making my days on Islesford so memorable. Love, Cowboy.

Condolence: My heartfelt condolences go out to Courtney's family and friends. Courtney and I were not in touch for many years now, but his loss is still deeply felt. I have fond memories of our time together as classmates and friends in Bar Harbor and at MDIHS and he was always fun, kind, and generous. Reading about his many accomplishments after high school, I am not surprised at his creativity, caring, and dedication. I feel regret that I missed knowing him during these past years.

Condolence: Dear Chaplin5, You four will always be guarded and watched over by Courtney. Just listen for his still calm voice guiding you. Let his broad smile brighten your days.

Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of Courtney’s passing. He seemed to be someone who genuinely loved people and he always had a spark in his eye and a smile on his face. He made me laugh many times in High School. I appreciated his kind and humorous friendship my freshman year at MDI High School, as a young girl from Trenton trying to find connections. You are missed by many Courtney.

Condolence: Dear Kate, Linda and I are thinking of you. Mike Marmer Germantown, Maryland