Philip Chaplin

NORWAY – On Aug. 23, 2022, Philip Chaplin of Waterford stopped talking. If you knew Phil, you knew that he loved to talk to everyone.

His life began on Sept. 26, 1935 when he was born in the generational farm house on Blaguard Road in South Waterford. He was born to Freeman and Pearl (Herrick) Chaplin. He attended the Waterford school and graduated in 1954 from Norway High School. In 1957 he married Deanna Scribner from Norway.

Phil became a member of the Mount Tirem Masonic Lodge in 1959. He was also a member of the Bear Mountain Grange and the South Waterford Fire Department. In addition to family, neighbors, school friends and club members, Phil met many more people as he worked plowing snow, logging, in the local mills and through Phil’s Mobil which he owned and operated until 2020. It was there Phil kept the wheels turning. Sunday mornings were a great time to stop at the garage, pick up a newspaper, see the waterwheel turn and have a laugh with Phil in his heavy Maine accent.

His interests and hobbies allowed Phil to meet even more people with whom he could talk to. He loved playing horseshoes, competing in the tractor pulls at the Fryeburg Fair, driving his Model A on its yearly outings in a parade and bringing the “soak the dope” to local fairs, schools, camps and events. Phil continued to make more friends at Market Square Healthcare where he lived out his last years.

If you met Phil, you would remember him. He was that kind of person. Now that Phil isn’t here to talk with us any longer, remember him as you pick up a can of Moxie, it was his favorite, and think of a memory with him that makes you laugh, it shouldn’t be hard. He would be happy to know that he left you with a chuckle.

He was predeceased by his parents Charles Freeman and Pearl; his wife, Deanna; and his son, Jeffery.

He is survived by his son, Dana and his wife, Daphne, his daughter, Kim and her husband, Eric; grandchildren Josh and his wife, Chelsey, Calvin and Mya; and two great-grandchildren, Colby and Zoey; and a sister, Marguerite Alberi.

Public Masonic graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. at Elm Vale Cemetery, South Waterford. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Mount Tirem Lodge.