Joan R. Chinetti

Joan R. Chinetti obituary

Joan R. Chinetti

Joan Chinetti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dolan Funeral Home - North Chelmsford on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Joan R. (Eiler) Chinetti,93, of Chelmsford passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital.

She was married to the love of her life, the late Stephen "Steve" Chinetti, who died on March 9, 2023, they had 65 beautiful years together.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence Eiler. She graduated from Watertown High School with the class of 1950.

Joan worked as a clerical administrator for the Vicor Corporation of Andover. She enjoyed swimming, walking and going to the beach. Joan was a proud longtime resident of Chelmsford.

She is survived by her son, Stephen and his wife, Eileen Chinetti of Tyngsboro, MA; daughters, Lori and her husband, Bruce Mullen of North Berwick, ME, Katherine Farias of East Hampton, CT, Jean and her husband, John Robertson of Merrimack, NH and Nancy and her husband, Warren Dostie of Merrimack, NH; her sister, Sally Christie; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother-in-law of the late Peter Farias and the sister of the late Marilyn Slamin.

At her request there are no visiting hours. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

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