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Pamela Gidley Obituary
Born in Methuen, Mass on June 11, 1965, she was the daughter of Phyllis M. Gidley of Hampton and the late Albert E. Gidley of Salem.
She grew up in Salem, N.H. and attended St. Joseph's Elementary School and Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen, Mass.
At the age of three she was in her first dance recital and after that there was no stopping her. At four years old she won "New England's Little Miss Lovely." She came in 12th in their national competition in Florida. She modeled for Jordan Marsh at age 6. At 15 years old she was on her first of many magazine covers for Seventeen Magazine. Pamela competed in and won many beauty competitions including the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency "Most Beautiful Girl in the World."
Pam pursued an acting and modeling career in New York City, eventually moving to Los Angeles, California, spending most of her adulthood there. Her acting career included parts in many movies including Thrashin', Twin Peaks, Fire Walk with Me and Cherry 2000. Also, she appeared in episodes of MacGyver, The Pretender, Tour of Duty, CSI and The Closer.
Besides her mother, Phyllis M. Gidley of Hampton, she is survived by her brothers, Glenn Gidley of Salem, N.H., Daniel Gidley and his wife Darlene of Hampton, and Brian Gidley of Haverhill, Mass., nephews and nieces, Adam, Keegan, Erica and Alexis Gidley.
At the family's request, all services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or NH SPCA, PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885. Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.
Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Pam's memorial website or to sign her tribute wall.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Gidley
Eddie Oliver
May 11, 2018
Way too soon sweet girl, I arrived in 65 as well, how mortal we are. Loved you on screen,your youth forever captured in so many films. Rest easy Pam
Eddie x
Chris Allen
May 7, 2018
The world is a little darker without your smile, you will be missed. RIP
Sharon Conkin
May 5, 2018
R I P
May 5, 2018
Sorry for your loss and those sad days to follow. May these promises of the resurection John 6:40 ; 1 Thessalonians 4: 13, 14
CE
Justina
May 4, 2018
My condolences to the family during this most difficult time of loss. May the God of all comfort give you strength and peace to endure.
Jeremiah 29:11
-with heartfelt sympathy
May 4, 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the family at this very difficult time. May God's promise found at John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead.
Beth (Davis) Erickson
May 2, 2018
Pam,
I hope that during your life you sometimes looked back at the all the fun times we had as kids and smiled or laughed. Sleep-overs and roller skating and of course, singing badly to Barbra Streisand, "A Woman in Love". You will be missed and you were my friend in my heart always. I am sad that you have passed away. My deepest sympathy to all your family. You will be missed.
Harriet Clear
May 1, 2018
My sincerest sympathy to the family. My prayers are with you.
diane zielinski
May 1, 2018
my deep sympathy for Pamela she was a wonderful women may God bless her , much love always
Diane Zielinski
Jenn Perigny
May 1, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Pam was such a beautiful person inside and out. She and my mom became friends when I was a child. She was such an inspiration to me. May God be with you all during this difficult time
R H
May 1, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. May you be comforted by loving supportive friends along with knowing God truly cares for your family. 1 Pet 5:6,7
April 30, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. I am just a fan of her work and am sad she is not with us.
Carl Waddell, Topaz, CA
Eric Moyer
April 30, 2018
To the family of Pam.
I was a intern in the movie Liebestraum in the summer of 1990. This was shot in my hometown of Binghamton NY. I got to know Pam and she was very nice to work with, I have nice memories of working with her. I have a copy of the script that her and the cast autographed for me.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers over the next few days.
Jennifer Danielle
April 30, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Pamela on the film Liebestraum. She was a wonderful lady. Ive often thought of her through the years and wondered how she was doing. Occasionally Id see her on TV and I knew she was doing well. The world is a little darker without the brightness of her smile. May she Rest In Peace. I cannot imagine the loss you are all facing, but know Pamela was loved by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
April 30, 2018
Phyllis so sorry for your loss. I grew up at the park, 7th st. I remember your daughter well and the rest of your family. Jeff Yokley
Ellen Miller
April 30, 2018
Dear Family Of Pamela,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will remember Pamela when she played on MacGyver!!!! Pamela, you were a great actress who will be missed. RIP- Pamela
My Deepest Sympathy,
Ellen M Miller
Valerie Martin
April 30, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of Pam's passing. My prayers for her and the family at this difficult time. I will always think of her as that joyful tap dancing kid at HBTP.
Roy Banaczech
April 30, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 30, 2018
sorry for your loss
April 30, 2018
RIP had so much to offer so sad to hear
Christine Moran Wolfzorn
April 30, 2018
I was sorry to hear of Pam's untimely passing. Pam was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I was a classmate of Pam's at Presentation of Mary in 1979 and 1980. Pam had a bright spirit and I will always remember Pam smiling and laughing, with the innocence of youth. May God give you peace and solace at this difficult time.
Tracy McDonald
April 30, 2018
I loved your daughter on twin Peaks she will be missed.
J Walker
April 30, 2018
Sorry for your loss, she is with GOD. GOD Bless
Anne Fraize
April 30, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Pam's passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
Anne Thibault Fraize
Tryla Brown Larson
April 30, 2018
Pamela,
I'm so sad to hear of your passing. Please know that you were loved and will be missed dearly.
Love, Tryla
Kristen Cutler
April 30, 2018
Pam, I will forever remember you! You took care of me like a little sister and I will always think of your incredible sense of humor and your laugh, I can still hear in my head even when the Delorian was over heating on Hampton strip. You were such an inspiration to me, always a positive roll model. You will forever be missed. Love always. My Condolence to your family and all your friends.
Andreas Pfaus
April 30, 2018
Ein groer Verlust,Ruhe in Frieden
Trevor Russell
April 30, 2018
I beautiful pretty Palmela C. Gidley.
how are you.
Trevor Russell is very sad about you did passed away too.
Joan & Mike Raimo
April 30, 2018
We were shocked and very saddened to hear of Pam's passing. She was a classmate and friend of our daughter, MaryAnn both at St. Joseph's and Presentation of Mary. We loved it whenever she came with us on ski trips, etc. She was always smiling, relaxed, bubbly and uninhibited. She was a treasure and a pleasure to be with--always cheerful and helpful. Phyllis, your heart must be broken on losing your precious child. Our prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Joan & Mike Raimo
Vera Lee Camillo
April 30, 2018
Our thoughts are with the family. Sincere condolences for your loss. Emmie Smith's sister-in-law.
Loredana Adame
April 30, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss
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