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Steven Chapman Obituary
Steve grew up in Norridgewock, and graduated from Skowhegan Area High School in 1976. He starred on the varsity football, basketball and baseball teams all four years in high school. He went on to play collegiate baseball and football while at Case Western Reserve University. He graduated from Case Western in 1980 and then graduated from Case Western's School of Dentistry in 1985 as a doctor of dental surgery.
Steve returned to his home state to practice dentistry, initially in Dexter and eventually opening a second practice in Skowhegan.
Steve was a member of the Dexter Fire Department and Dexter Kiwanis. He met his wife, Debbie, in Dexter and they married in 1989. Steve and Debbie have two daughters, Jenna and Miriah.
In addition to his dental practice, Steve was an entrepreneur and started numerous businesses, all of which were targeted at serving the community in which he lived or providing products to aid people with medical conditions. Steve and his family were also avid skiers and spent considerable time at Sugarloaf Mountain during the winter months, where Jenna skis with the Sugarloaf Mountain junior professionals and Miriah snowboards with SCVA.
In addition to his immediate family, Steve is survived by his parents, William and Wilda Chapman, of Mesa, Ariz.; and four brothers and their wives, Scott and Brenda of Standish, Stanley and Lisa of Hermon, Sherwood and Laurie-Anne of Gilbert, Ariz., and Sheldon of Cardiff, Calif.
Steve enjoyed life and lived abundantly. He will be remembered as a great husband, dad, dentist, son, brother, friend and an active and involved member of the community.
While we are all saddened that we will no longer be able to enjoy being with Steve, he would not want us to spend time mourning his passing. We will honor his wishes and instead have a celebration of Steve's life with family and friends on July 3, 2011, at his residence.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steve's memory at www.winterkids.org, a ski program for children.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Steven Chapman
John Sullivan
May 28, 2011
Debbie,Mariah and Jenna,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you we are thinking of you with deepest sympathy. May you find comfort with family and friends
John and Narda Sullivan
May 27, 2011
Dear Debbie and Girls,
All of us here at Country Carpenters are thinking of you. So sorry to hear of Steve's passing.
from Leslie, Roger, Chipper and Jill.
May 25, 2011
Deb and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you . Velma Sinclair
May 21, 2011
Debbie,Mariah,Jenna, We are so sorry for your loss. Steve is in heaven and watching over you now. We were fortunate to meet him and enjoy his and your company at Sugarloaf. Love, Diane & John Wenckelium
Karon Morgan
May 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Chapman family during this difficult time. He will be truly missed. With deepest sympathy. Karon Morgan
JoAnn & John Lynch
May 20, 2011
Debbie and Girls,you are all in our prayers.We have never met,but Bill and Wilda are wonderful friends of ours.We just wanted you to know that we out here are holding you all close to our hearts, and keeping you in our prayers
Brian & Norma Bulmer
May 20, 2011
Bill and Wilda, So sorry to hear about Steve, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 20, 2011
Debbie and family, Steve went to school with our children, we are all stunned . Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Brian and Norma Bulmer Smithfield Maine
Anne Amadon
May 20, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve will be so greatly missed by everyone- Anne and Tim Amadon
The Whiteneck family
May 20, 2011
Debbie and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pamela Bowman-Miranda
May 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, for continued strength to continue on their journey, without Steve by their side.
May 20, 2011
Deb~ We are just stunned to hear of your loss! The entire Butler Family sends their love!
~Butch, Elaine, Theresa, Hayley, Dawn, and Forrest
Brian & Denise Souers
May 20, 2011
Dear Debbie Jenna & Moriah,
Steve was a great husband, father, dentist and friend! We will all miss him very much untill we see him again in heaven. Whoever believes in the son has eternal life. John 3:36
Mike Mallon
May 20, 2011
Debbie, Miriah and family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
We are all thinking of you and if there is anything we can do please feel free to ask.
May 20, 2011
Debbie, We were shocked to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Other than having Steve for a dentist I remember when we were at a halloween party for the kids and your little ones were scared and holding onto Steve going through the haunted house at the Taylor house. Always think of memories like that to get you to smile. Barb and Jasper.
Vicky Edgerly
May 19, 2011
Debbie,
I wish I had words that would help you through this. All I can say is how very sorry I am. May you find strength in the love of your family and friends and his love that will always be with you.
May 19, 2011
"Debbie, Jenna, Miriah and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing. There was a time in my life that you and Steve were more than close friends and mentors but more like Ma and Pa Chapman. Thanks so much for your support and guidance. Steve was a great husband, dad and friend. He shared with me (many late nights), why he worked so hard and how much you and the girls meant to him. It's so hard at a time like this to come up with the right words to say but please know that you have our deepest sympathy and you are in our deepest thoughts and prayers." Steve and Debbie Pratt (Dexter, ME)
May 19, 2011
Debbie-
We were stunned to learn about Steve's passing. He was a great dentist and a true asset to our community. We hope you can find some small measure of comfort in knowing that Steve will be missed by us all.
Bob, Tam, Julie, and Tom Lockhart
May 19, 2011
Word's cannot even express how sorry I am about Steve's passing. I am really going to miss his smile and skiing with him. May you and the girls find strength in all of the great memories.
~Joey
shelly bennett
May 19, 2011
Deb, Jenna,Miriah, & family.... we would like to send our heart felt condolences. I only can hope that the outpouring you are getting helps just a little. I hope , like others, that ALL the wonderful memories you have will help to ease some of the pain. You 4 were a unit. He was a wonderful man. Take care. We are thinking of you.
May 19, 2011
My deepest sympathy to his family at this time of loss. He will live on their hearts for he was loved dearly. May there be many stories told of his life at The Celebration and after. ~~~ Karen (Robinson) and Richard Salisbury
May 19, 2011
Debbie---Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. We are so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was one of a kind and always there when we needed him.
Nora and Jac and Joy Clapp
Nancy Stillings
May 19, 2011
Debbie, So sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of your friends and family give you the strength to carry you through this difficult time.
Joline Depew
May 19, 2011
Debbie & Family..
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow..
He was a great man and will not be forgotten.
When no one else would help me with my teeth a few years back, Steve sure did..
God Bless..
Joline Depew
Dexter,Maine
Lee, Brenda, & Elaina Fogler
May 19, 2011
So sorry to hear about loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Mark & Linda Tully
May 19, 2011
Debbie - Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to you and your girls. We will Hold Steve in The Light and treasure having known him.
Pat Bell
May 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Debbie and your family at this time.
Jerry & Rhea Smith
May 19, 2011
My sincere condolences to Steve's family and friends. Just knew you as our Maine dentist and you were one of the best; rest in please.
Mike and Donna MacDonald
May 19, 2011
Wilda, Bill, and family,...please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one, Steven. You can be sure that our hearts are full of sadness, thoughts, love and hugs that we would certainly share if we could be with you at this difficult time. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessica Kime
May 19, 2011
Deb~ Sending love your way. You are in my thoughts.
May 19, 2011
Debbie, Jenna and Miriah,
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was such an asset to the community and we are so grateful to have known him. You are in our thoughts and prayers - please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Matt and Corina Tibbetts
May 19, 2011
Debbie and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Linda Duplin (Prudy's sister)
phyllis lounder
May 19, 2011
debbie and family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. i am so sorry for your loss.
Jim
May 19, 2011
Debbie, Jenna, and Miriah, I'm sorry for your loss and he will be missed for all that he did. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed by all.
Stephanie Calder
May 19, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve's family and his "family" at the office. Not only will we miss Steve as an ordinary person, but also we will miss that certain "something" he had that took the "fear" out of going to the dentist. Dick and Steph Calder and family
Jane Washburn Jones
May 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
May 19, 2011
Bill & Wilda, for this difficult time may all the wonderful memories help to make your days ahead better. So sorry for your loss. sincerely James & Rosalie Bacon
May 19, 2011
With great saddness I send love a prayer to Deb, girls, Bill & Wilda and all the brothers.So sorry, Steve was a great guy and there are lots of memories from High School. May you find comfort in your memories and love.
Dick & Linda Everett-Quimby
Tim & Sheila Libby
May 19, 2011
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Debbie, the girls and the rest of his family. We were fortunate to know Steve growing up and also as our family dentist. We have many fond memories of him.
Peter & Anne Keyte
May 19, 2011
We want to extend our sincere sympathies to Debbie and her family. While we are not there to give them all a warm hug we hold them in our hearts.
Rod Gudroe
May 19, 2011
May God give you comfort Deb.I always loved Steve's dry sense of humor and smile.He will be missed.My prayers are with you.
Velma Wills-Groves
May 19, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are for Stevens family and my love and prayers to my friends William and Wilda at this time also. God Bless, Velma Wills-Groves
Sandy Padham
May 19, 2011
Debbie, I am very sorry for your loss. You and the girls are in my prayers. May wonderful memories of times shared sustain you.
Paul/Charlene Peavey
May 19, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. It is a blessing that you have so many good memories of your husband, father, son, and brother. We will miss our good dentist and remember you in our prayers.
Jerry and Jenna Upton
May 19, 2011
Deb,Jenna,Miriah,so sorry for your loss,Steve will be greatly missed.
Dr. Jeffrey Kyes
May 19, 2011
While having already personally shared our sorrow with our dear friends Debbie, Jenna, and Miriah, we also send condolences to Steve's dental family, staff and patients. The incredible outpouring of help from most of the local dentists until a new dentist takes over is a testament to the respect the dental community has for Steve. Be it at a dental meeting or at The Loaf, I will miss my friend.
DeWayne Cossar
May 19, 2011
Debbie & Family, so sorry for your lose. He was a GREAT man, and will be sorely missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
Nancy Nadeau
May 19, 2011
Debbie, Jenna and Miriah,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss. Steve will be missed greatly.
John, Nancy, Nathan and Luke Nadeau
Al Kurro
May 19, 2011
Deb, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve was A great person.
Mike Tremnlay
May 19, 2011
We are deeply saddend by Steve's passing. He was a kind and gentle man.He was our Dentist as well as our friend. Love and condolences to Debbie and the girls, Mike & Tina Tremblay
karen crocker
May 19, 2011
Deb and family I am so sorry for your loss. I loved working with the both of you.
Becky Harding
May 19, 2011
Deb, I am thinking of you and your family at this time. Steve came across as dry, until you get to know him, then the smile and twinkle would come as well as the quick responses. How well I remember.
(smile) ...God Bless you, your memories as you move ahead.
Love, Becky
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