WOLFEBORO --- Hazel Alice Chamberlain, 95, a resident of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born on January 10, 1931, she was the daughter of Leslie M. and Margaret F. Chamberlain.

Growing up in Wolfeboro, she remained connected to the community throughout her life. Hazel was a graduate of Brewster Academy class of 1949.

Hazel was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend who cherished her family. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Helen Chamberlain, Margery Niblett, Mary Marden, Leslie Chamberlain, and Thelma Chamberlain.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Chamberlain and many nieces and nephews: Cindy, Mike, Pam, Ben, Chuck, Ana, Michael, Martha, Mark, Craig, and predeceased by Reg, Sam, and David. As a great aunt, she was loved by Jessica, Kevin, Emily, Brett, Kimberly, Eric, Kate, Bob, Andrew, Elise, Elysa, Seth, Sarah, Matt, Sally, Karin, Ted, and predeceased by David.

Hazel worked at the Wolfeboro Falls Post Office and Hatch Theatre before dedicating 38 years working for the phone company. Her career included a decade working for New England Tel and Tel as a switchboard operator on Glendon Street. She transferred to Manchester AT&T working in directory assistance and promoted to a supervisory position at Verizon.

Known for her love of animals and flowers, her kind spirit, and signature flannel plaid shirts, Hazel was a familiar face in town. You may have seen her walking along Center Street, chatting with friends downtown, or sitting in her car enjoying a donut and the daily newspaper with a cup of complimentary coffee.

A woman of great heart, Hazel was awarded the Governor's Volunteer Service Award by Stephen Merrill. She volunteered generously for the Wolfeboro Library, Huggins Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and The Telephone Pioneers of America.

A wonderful great-great aunt to so many, Carter being the youngest, she brought immense happiness to her family. Always a smile, as she enjoyed a visit with Ryan, Sami, Tommy, Griffin, and Emma, who beautifully said, "Hazel lived an amazing life and a really lucky life with all of us in it.

"Hazel believed that life was meant to be lived fully rather than marked by the sadness of a formal service. In place of a ceremony, please honor her memory with a simple cup of coffee, donut, ginger ale, or ice cream that she so dearly loved.