Janet M. Chute

September 09, 1938 - April 11, 2024

...
Text:

Obituary for Janet M. Chute

Janet Chute, 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 is 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, his wife Deirdre, and their children Ernest and Sean of Milton, MA, Andrea (Chute) Driscoll, her husband Dana, and their children Neil and Kathryn of Harwich, MA, and Adam Chute, 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!

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Visitation Parish, Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Saturday, April 20th at 11:30 am. There will be a visiting hour prior to the mass at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton, Saturday 10:00-11:00 am. Interment at a later date in Milton Cemetery.

Services

20 Apr

Visting Hour

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
20 Apr

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Our Lady of the Visitation Parish (Saint Elizabeth Church) 350 Reedsdale Road Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

Photos & Video

Add New Photos & Video

Condolences

  • July 25, 2024

    Mary Ann Gibbons

    We were so sorry to hear about Janet's passing. She was so full of life and energy and we cherish the time that we all spent together. She was a genuinely interesting person. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of her friends and family. Love, Mary Ann & John Gibbons

  • April 20, 2024

    Liz Vago

    I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. My condolences to Robert and to her family. Janet taught me how to "walk" when she led the Hart Agency. I became one of the "Hart girls", a runway model in Boston's 1980's fashion heyday. Her beautiful alabaster skin, chunky bold jewelry, and classic chignon her signature style, she transcended trends. Janet was a wonderful teacher and advocate for fashion in Boston. She will be missed. xo Liz Vago

  • April 17, 2024

    Barbara Conant Townsend & Family

    Janet waws a member of our family for many years. She came to Maine often and Barb was so much fun to be around. She adopted little Pearl from our mom and gave her such a wonderful home. She watched our children grow up and our mom and dad pass away. She spoke at our mom's funeral jumping in to fill the space until the Priest showed up, he forgot the time. We will miss her especially her sense of humor. She was family to us. Our sympathies go out to her real family.

  • April 17, 2024

    An G. Hinds

    I grew up with Janet and Robert. They were my mother, Catherine Hinds', BEST friends! Janet had a sense of humor and intelligence that will be sorely missed. We all spent time together in Framingham, North Conway and Grenell Island cooking, dancing , entertaining and laughing. She and my mother were the original "Girl Bosses". They worked hard and played hard. I learned so much from Janet about life and how to do it with joy. I know she and Catherine and all their dogs and friends are together again! RIP Aunty xo

  • April 15, 2024

    Lynne hall

    Janet was a bright bulb! Gorgeous and funny like her sister Carolyn. I'm sad to hear of her passing! I so enjoyed her visit to our new place and our luncheon. May she rest in peace and my condolences to her beautiful family. Tom and Lynne Hall