Doris M. (Chapman) Heleen, 87, of Wareham passed away at home on July 11. She was the wife of Paul W. Heleen also of Wareham. Doris was born in Somerville, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Frances A. (Clark) Chapman.

She was a 1948 Wareham High School graduate and a 40-plus year operator for New England Telephone and Telegraph. She enjoyed all kinds of crafts, cooking and gardening. Mrs. Heleen was a former Sunday school teacher at the East Rochester Congregational Church.

She is survived by her children: Jeffrey Heleen of New Hampshire, William Heleen and his wife Elaine of New Hampshire and Peter Heleen and his wife Lisa of W. Wareham. She was the grandmother of Paul H. Heleen and she was also survived by many loving relatives and friends. She was the sister of the late Charles W. Chapman Jr. and Audrey F. Chapman.

Graveside services in Centre Cemetery, Wareham are private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the charity of your choice. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.