TOPSHAM — Irene Eleanor Chapman, 87, of Topsham, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2015, with her son Michael by her side. She was born in Bath, Maine, on March 14, 1928, the daughter of Alden P. and Irene (Miller) Denham. She grew up in Bath and graduated from Morse High School, class of 1945. Irene was employed as a telephone operator for Verizon for 32 years until retirement in 1989.

Through the years, Irene enjoyed many summers on Pemaquid Pond in Nobleboro. Many of her days during the last few months of her life were filled with the peace of Pemaquid, as she sat contentedly watching the pond and enjoying the splendor that had filled her heart over the years.

Irene would like to say thanks to very special caregivers Melanie, Debby, Marsha, Cathy, and Hospice for all the ways you showed you cared; for guiding, and for being there.

Irene was predeceased by son Dean Chapman and husbands

Al Chapman of Bath, Henry Racine of Topsham, and Bernard Murphy of Lewiston.

Survived by three children: Angela MacDonald of Woolwich, Christie Delong of Woolwich, and Michael Chapman of Randolph. Also survived by a sister Beverly Hamilton of Brunswick, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and a nephew.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes, if you would like to make a memorial donation in Irene’s name, please do so to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m. at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Cyril Cemetery in Lisbon, Maine.

To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhome.com.