Iris A. Chambers

Iris A. Chambers obituary, Presque Isle, ME

Iris A. Chambers

Iris Chambers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowers Funeral Home - Houlton on Dec. 30, 2024.

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OAKFIELD – Iris A. Chambers, 84, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, in Houlton. She was born on October 26, 1940, in Oakfield, the daughter of Charles and Daphane (Shorey) Barrows. She enjoyed canning and was a volunteer fire dispatcher for many years.
She is survived by her five children: Charlene Kehler of Oakfield, Craig (Jessie) Barrows of Texas, Terry (Karen) Barrows of Oakfield, Tonni (William) Lacewell of Texas, and Carrie (Frank) Moro of Tennessee; grandchildren Caitlynn, Olivia, Chanon, Eric, Mackenzie, and Mason. She is also survived by her sister, Eva Hamm of Oakfield, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Iris was predeceased by her parents, sisters Ona, Sharron, Verna, Mary, Ellen, and Lois, her brother, Jeep, and two grandchildren, Michael and Drew.
A graveside funeral service will be held in the spring. To share condolences and memories, please visit www.bowersfuneral.com
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