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James Chilcott Obituary

James L. Chilcott, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, June 15, 2013. He resided in Harborcreek Township. He was born in Erie on September 14, 1936, son of the late Raymond E. and Sarah Gorton Chilcott. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol Ann Rapp Chilcott, his children: James M. Chilcott and his wife Karen of Erie, Colo., Michael B. Chilcott and his wife Kay of Clinton Township, Mich., Christopher A. Chilcott and his wife Donna of Harborcreek, Pa., Patrick L. Chilcott of Erie, Pa., Colleen M. Trombetta and her husband J R of Harborcreek, Pa., Daniel M. Chilcott and his wife Amy of Harborcreek, Pa., 15 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard Chilcott and his wife Rosie of Lawrence Park, Pa., Jack Chilcott and his wife Jennie of Harborcreek, Pa., two sisters Patsy Abele of Harborcreek, Pa., Judy Helffrich and her husband Jim of Harborcreek and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene, Donald and Curtis Chilcott and three sisters: Shirley Veit, Mary Bell and an infant sister Frances Chilcott. Jim was a longtime member of St. Mark the Evangelist R. C. Church. He retired from the Hammermill Paper Company in 1998, after over 38 years of service. He was a U. S. Marine Corp veteran. Jim was an avid Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan and a proud member of AA for 40 years. Friends may call at the G. R. Bailey Funeral Home, 4396 Iroquois Avenue, Lawrence Park, Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning at St. Mark the Evangelist Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jun. 17, 2013.

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Edna Chilcott

June 25, 2013

My condolences to Carol and her family. I will miss seeing him when I go to Erie.

Jeff and Lorie Chilcott

June 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. I was out of the country and just received the bad news. He always had a great attitude about life; always a smile on his face as if to say "it's going to be alright". When you follow the Browns and Indians, I guess it grows on you.

Pegyy Dillman

June 21, 2013

Dear Carol and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. God be with all of you.

June 20, 2013

Carol,Pat,Judy and families,
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your husband,brother,father and uncle.

Sincerely,
Dr. Mark Masteller,Patti,Bev and staff at McClelland Family Practice

Lori G

June 19, 2013

Jim will be deeply missed on Friday nights. My deepest condolences to the family. God bless.

Judy

June 19, 2013

Dear Chilcott family,

I was one of the nurses that took care of Jim in ICU. I wanted you to know that he touched a lot of our hearts. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family at this time of loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Judy ( ICU RN)

Jerry Dyer

June 19, 2013

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I enjoyed working with Jim and the best time I ever had on a golf course was with Jim and his brothers. My sympathy goes out to Jim's family.

Patsy Abele

June 19, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998


~ PATSY ABELE & FAMILY, ERIE, Pennsylvania

Michael Dalton

June 19, 2013

Carol and Family, Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing.I hope the Lord shows you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Chet Malinski

June 18, 2013

To the Chilcott family my prayers and thoughts are with you. I worked with Jimmy at the mill and every time we crossed paths either in or out of the place he would tell me your up to buy the pepsi.

June 18, 2013

Chilcott Family
Sorry to hear about your dad, he was so nice to us growing up hanging out at your house. He was a good man. RIP
God Bless you all,
Tina and Jerry Kiehlmeier

Kelly Krysiak Cotronis

June 18, 2013

Carol and The Chilcott Family,
We're holding all of you close to our hearts as you go through this difficult time. Jimmy's contagious smile has remained in my childhood memories. With deepest sympathy-

June 18, 2013

To Colleen and Family,
We send our deepest condolences to all of you upon the passing away of Mr. Chilcott. We hope that your memories of time with him and the positive ways he touched so many people will help you through this time of sorrow. He is deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Norm and Patty Flick

Craig J. Heuser

June 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May your memories bring comfort and peace.

carole sulecki

June 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and pryers are with all the Chilcotts and there loved ones

Tony Pace

June 18, 2013

To the Chilcott family, So sorry for your loss. It was an honor to meet this wonderful family while they were in Alabama. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.

Patsy Abele

June 18, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

June 17, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire Chilcott family,Rick Petruso

christina chilcott

June 17, 2013

I love you grandpa..you were so special to me I will miss you greatly..

Sonia & Dom Ferrante

June 17, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jacob Kurtic

June 17, 2013

To the Chilcott family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

randy powell

June 17, 2013

sorry about your loss chris and family

Rae & Jim Kaliszewski

June 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I will miss Uncle Jimmy's bright smile and infectious laugh. I will always remember him carrying a glass of water (post Pepsi days), hunting for black raspberry ice cream, and singing or whistling a tune. He will be sadly missed by many.
With much love and sympathy,
Rae Kaliszewski and Family

Laura Will

June 17, 2013

My heart is filled with sadness for the loss of a loved one but comforted in knowing the peace that God gives us. I will miss this smile on Friday nights.

Rob & Dottie Seelar

June 17, 2013

Dear Carol & Family, We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness. We send our love and heartfelt sympathy.

Fawn Fulton

June 17, 2013

Colleen very sorry to hear your dad passed. You were very blessed to have such a great dad. I always wished I had a dad like him. Take a slow deep breath and know he is always going to be watching over all of you. My deepest condolences, and heart felt sadness for your loss. Fawn and Andy Fulton

Brittany Hughes

June 17, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Chilcott family and my godmother Colleen.... I have known "grandpa" Jim my entire life and he was always smiling and happy.... and we shared that love for the Indians and Browns... RIP Jim- God was granted another angel-

Dorothy Kendrath

June 17, 2013

dear carol and family-so sorry about your hubby-from and old friend from our friendship "GROUP" my sympathy and prayers-Dorothy K

Karlee Folmar

June 17, 2013

Carol, Colleen and Family, and Dan and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was a great guy and always nice to talk with him at the ball fields. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers through this hard times.

Bill Law

June 17, 2013

To the Chilcott family, we're so sorry for your loss.
Mr. C was our neighborhood dad growing up and even as adults he treated us like family. May he rest in peace.

Frank and Barb Stebell

June 17, 2013

Carol: So very sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Will miss the Sequence games we played. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's presence be very close to you and give you strength through the difficult days ahead.

June 17, 2013

Jim was an amazing man! Our prayers are with all the Chillcott's!
Rico and Rachel Trombetta

Kevin Ford

June 17, 2013

Chris !
Please accept my condolences,on the lose
of your father.
Regards Kevin.

June 17, 2013

Our hearts are sad with the loss of a kind loving man. Your family is in our prayers! God bless you all.
Raymond and Mary Veit

Raymond Veit

June 17, 2013

Carol and family, you have our sincere sympathy on the passing of Jimmy. The Joy he's experiencing now, can't take the edege off your pain, but know that all things work for the good that God intends.

Tricia Straw

June 17, 2013

I will miss going to Cleveland Indian games with you. It was always a good time when you came. I will also miss you joking around with dad. You always made him laugh. You will always be in our hearts.

Jim Kaliszewski

June 17, 2013

Thoughts and parys to all the Family

The Kaliszewski Family

Kris (Lombardo) Copeland

June 17, 2013

My deepest sympathies.

Lisa Lombardo

June 17, 2013

Colleen and Family, my deepest sympathies on your loss. I remember as a child your home was like a second home to me, many fond memories of our childhood with your family. My prayers are with you all.

Sherry Freiwald

June 17, 2013

My sympathy to Carol and the rest of the family and my prayers are with you. Miss talking to you. He is now at the big meeting in the sky.

Jim Kaliszewski

June 17, 2013

Thoughts and prays to all the Family

June 17, 2013

We sure will miss our friend!! JIM IS HAVING COFFEE WITH CHARLIE & THE GUYS!
OUR PRAYERS OUR WITH THE FAMILY! MIKE & CHRIS WYRICH

Mike and Janet Baker

June 17, 2013

We will always remember Jim's smile and his love for life. We shared many sundaes with you and Jim. He will be missed but in our hearts forever.

Patsy Abele

June 17, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

June 17, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Carol and the whole Chilcott family. Kathy Byers

Gary Wisorr Jr

June 17, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to Mrs. C, Dan, and rest of the family. (Rest in peace, Mr. C. I spent the majority of my childhood/teenage/adult years around you... Thank you for the pizzas, allowing me to tag along at the cottage during the summers, and, most importantly, for your care and patience. I'll miss and never forget you.) Gary, Pat, and Kailyn Wisor

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