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Mary Chioffi Obituary
She was born in Barre, Vermont, on December 3, 1917, the daughter of John D. Robbins and Mamie DeCoteau Robbins. She graduated from Spaulding High School and moved to Rutland as a young adult.
Gwen married Orlando Nicolas Chioffi on January 12, 1944. They celebrated 60 years of marriage prior to his death in 2004.
Gwen retired from the Vermont Department of Forests and Parks and was charter member of the Rutland Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). She was active in TOPS for over 40 years, including a few years in the Jasper, NC Chapter.
In 2009 Gwen moved to New Bern, NC, and remained active in her community until the time of her death, playing the piano at the Senior Center, walking the mall and making numerous friends and acquaintances. She will be missed by many.
Surviving family members include one daughter, Sandy Hickman and her husband David of New Bern; one son, Stephen Chioffi of Rutland; as well as numerous cousins.
Funeral Services will be held Monday August 11 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Rutland at 11 am. Officiating will be the Rev. Thomas Houle. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Dr., Rutland, VT 05701, or to a nonprofit organization of your choice.
The family wishes to thank Gwen's many friends, relatives and the medical staff at Carolina East for their support.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Chioffi
Sarah Graham (McKee)
August 14, 2014
Gwen,was an amazing women. I enjoyed being her neighbor for many years. She will truly be missed. She always made me smile.
Roy Burton
August 8, 2014
Gwen will be fondly remembered by all who ever came into the office as being helpful and friendly. To say nothing of the way she handled her many duties for the considerable variety of people who worked out the Rutland office
Carol Glatthaar
August 7, 2014
To Mary's Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I met Mary at the George Street Senior where she played the piano for a sing-along. We chatted on occasion and I learned she knew one of my neighbors.
Mary was a delightful lady and I am glad I met her. I know she will be missed.
My condolences.
Carol Glatthaar
August 6, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers! Love, Rose
Mei Mei & Bruce Brown
August 6, 2014
Gwen was the first person I met when I interviewed for summer job with Vermont State Parks back in 1973. She was so welcoming and personable, - always! I still have her pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe and think of her every time I make it.
Linda
August 6, 2014
Gwen was a caring and thoughtful person. She was always smiling and willing to listen and would make people feel very welcome. May she rest in peace.
August 5, 2014
Sandra, Dave & Steve, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mother was a true
friend to our family. I enjoyed writing to her and receiving her letters. You all took such good care of her. Love, Sis Walsh
August 5, 2014
Sandra, Dave and Steve, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mother was a sweet person. I always enjoyed writing to her and receiving her letters. You took such good care of your mom. She was a true friend to our family.
Love, Sis Walsh
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