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JANET CHUTE Obituary

CHUTE, Janet M. Janet age 85, of Boston, MA, died peacefully on April 11, 2024, after a brief illness. Janet was the loving daughter of the late Ernest and Ann (Harding) Chute of Milton. She grew up in Milton, graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Roxbury in 1955 and then from Newton College of Sacred Heart in 1959. Janet was an icon in the fashion industry for over 50 years. She worked as a copywriter, fashion director, advertiser and a business owner. Jordan Marsh, Bonwit Teller, Priscillia of Boston, The Hart Agency & School, The Chute Agency and Casual Male were some of the companies that benefited from Janet's brilliance and flair. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Kenneth Chute; and her nephew, Gregory Burke. She is survived by her sisters, Carolyn Burke of Milton, MA and Joanne Chute and her partner, Frank Pease of Marco Island, FL. Janet also leaves behind her cherished niece and nephews, David Burke of Marshfield, MA, Kenneth Burke and his wife, Deirdre; and their children, Ernest and Sean of Milton, MA; Andrea (Chute) Driscoll and her husband, Dana; and their children, Neil and Kathryn of Harwich, MA; and Adam Chute and his wife, Tara; and their children, Katelyn and Emily of Centerville, MA. Janet also leaves behind her dedicated friend and companion, Robert Conant of New York City and Maine; as well as many dear friends who brought her so much joy! Visiting Hours: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Visitation Parish, Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Saturday, April 20, at 11:30 am. There will be a Visiting Hour prior to the Mass at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Saturday, 10:00 to 11:00 am. Interment at a later date in Milton Cemetery. Dolan Funeral Home & Cremation Services East Milton Square, MA

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2024.

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Nancy Kelley

June 28, 2025

Oh no !! For about a week I have been thinking of Janet! Why I didn´t see this before I am sorry .. We always broke out in laughter when we saw each other no matter where ! Janet always put me in her fashion shows starting in the late 1960´s ..we were just like family.. this is when she was running the Hart agency !! I didn´t even know she was close friends with Ann Baker .. Henry´s daughter! My Aunt Rita ( Baker) KELLY is Ann´s Aunt too !! So sad to see this news just today ! We loved Janet she will be missed

Linda Riley Ferrini

December 18, 2024

Loved Janet´s unique Style and zest for life !
It was an honor to work for her.
Well spoken - a real pro at the
Shows!! Loved her

Linda (Riley) Ferrini

August 23, 2024

I worked for Janet at The Chute Agency on Newbury Street for
5 years. She was wonderful! Such
Style and so great to work for and with! I have such nice memories of her. I was sad to see this.

Susanne Hinds

April 23, 2024

RIP Janet . Thank you for all the wonderful times and fun memories. I will never forget you .
Susanne Hinds

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

Apr

20

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Visitation Parish, Saint Elizabeth Church

350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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