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1956
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2020
Gaye Schiller Obituary
Gaye was born May 2, 1956, in Olney, Maryland to Norman Hilderbrand and Millicent Cooper and was raised with her two older siblings, Jennee Chin and Alan Hilderbrand, in Montgomery County, Maryland. Gaye was married to the love of her life, Mark Schiller, on September 13, 1981. The two welcomed their son into the world that same year.
Gaye is survived by her son, Paul Schiller, daughter in-law, Michelle Schiller and granddaughter Farrah Schiller; her sister Jennee Chin; her brother and sister in-law Alan & Paula Hilderbrand; brother in-law and sister in-law Tom & Melanie Caperones; brother in-law and sister in-law Brian & Debi Harvey; her nieces and nephews Dawn, Lisa, Tony, Brent, Bryan, Wade, and Ross; and many other friends and neighbors who loved her dearly.
Gaye was a selfless and caring woman who would always put the needs of her friends and family above her own. She enjoyed making crafts, taking cruises, family camping trips and bird watching. Gaye had an immense love for animals, especially her granddog Dexter, which was only eclipsed by her love for her family, and her granddaughter Farrah, who she called "Little Bits".
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Lonely Hearts Animal Rescue. https://www.lonelyheartsanimalrescue.org/donate.php
A celebration of life honoring Gaye will be scheduled at a later date.
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Mauro Martinez
July 21, 2021
As a child, my parents Gladys and Duilio Martinez were friends with the Schiller family. I would play Legos and Nintendo with Paul and get into mischief. Gate was a wonderful and caring mom and treated me like part of the family. May peace be upon the family.
Mauro Martinez.
Karen Graybill
October 30, 2020
Paul, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a wonderful person and you were her life. I know she is at peace now and I pray your Dad was waiting with opened arms. I pray for peace for you and your family during this difficult time.
kadie shelton
October 27, 2020
She will be dearly missed. I thought of her as my grandmother and she was such a sweet lady. Paul, Shelly and Farrah if you need anything feel free to contact me. Love you grandma. Fly high
Farrah
October 27, 2020
Sheena (O’Neill) Mulloy
October 27, 2020
Dear Paul & Michelle,
I’m so sorry for your loss! Keeping you & your family close in my thoughts! xo
Sabrina Kolb
October 27, 2020
Paul sorry for the loss of your Mom she was a sweet lady.
Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.
Let us know if there is anything you need.
Love, Sabrina Butler
Martin and Patricia Coy
October 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patty Barker
October 25, 2020
She will be missed dearly, I loved her Laugh, and we had plenty of them, she was so much fun to be around And had an awesome personality. Love, Patty
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