Mildred Joyce "Mimi" Chipoletti

Mildred Joyce “Mimi” Chipoletti Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother Mildred Joyce “Mimi” Chipoletti, age 74, of Millcreek, passed away at home on December 18, 2007, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous twelve year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born December 4, 1933, in Findley Lake, the youngest daughter of the late Perry and Clarice Cassell. She worked at the A & P Grocery Store in 1956 where she met her husband, Weido “Chip”. She was a wonderful homemaker all of her married life. She enjoyed painting, sewing, quilting, baking, crossword puzzles, listening to “Froggy 94” radio and most of all a really good laugh. But, her favorite time spent was with her children and her eleven grandchildren. Mimi had a loving, giving heart, always a kind word and a great sense of humor. She had an incredible strength and was always an optimist. She truly was an inspiration to all who knew her. She had a love for animals and was a member of the Humane Society and the National Wildlife Association. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Edward Cassell. Survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Weido “Chip”; three sons, Tim Smith and wife, Nora, of Erie, Neal Chipoletti and wife, Tracy, of Erie, and Jay Chipoletti of Erie; a daughter, Joyce Hempstead and husband, Blair, of Erie; two sisters, June Baxter, of Perrysburg, Ohio, Claire Smith and husband Jay, of Wesleyville; and also, her beloved grandchildren Emily, Ellen, Halle, Julia, Dustin, Anthony, Amanda, Rachel, Andy, Kevin and Kyle. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, lots of friends and a very dear friend, Rose Nesbitt. She will be sadly missed by all. Friends are invited to call at Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home, 4216 Sterrettania Road, Erie, Thursday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and attend services there on Friday at 12:00 conducted by Rev. Patricia Fuller followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Hospice, 1700 Peach Street, Suite 244, Erie, PA 16502. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits