"Cousin Biff, Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers, Diane Grace Chamberlin's daughter"
In loving memory of
Inez Chamberlin
August 30, 1941 - January 12, 2008
Inez "Connie" ChamberlinMiddletown, RI - Inez "Connie" Chamberlin, 66 of 526 Jepson Lane, Middletown, RI past away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of George "Biff" Chamberlin, Jr. Connie and Biff were married for 49 years.Connie was born in Middletown, RI on August 30, 1941; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Inez Carreiro Mendonca.Connie was a communicant of St. Lucy's Church. She was an avid gardener which she enjoyed working in her yard. Connie loved watching NASCAR races and was Jeff Gordon's number one fan. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. Connie will be sadly missed by her husband, Biff Chamberlin, her two sons, Mark Chamberlin and his wife Nancy of San Diego, CA, Todd Chamberlin and his wife Vickie of Montgomery, TX, her two daughters, Jill Soares and her husband Mark of Portsmouth, RI, and Jacqueline French and her husband Dan of Portsmouth, RI as well as a brother Francis Mendonca of Middletown, RI and two sisters Shirley Sousa of Portsmouth, RI and Bernadette Mary Smith of Youngstown, OH. Connie was proud of her 12 grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Christopher, Nathan, Jared, Natalie, Matthew, Chelsea, Quinn, Alison, Caitlin, and Andrew, and four great grandchildren.She is preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Dennis and a grandson Kevin Chamberlin.Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 15, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund, 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown RI 02842 or to Meals on Wheels, 70 Bath Street, Providence, RI 02908.Funeral arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.
Tributes
"Hey Connie, Just a quick note to let you know I'm thinking of you. Jeff Gordon didn't do too well in Atlanta this past weekend. Give our best to Michael, Debbie, Dad and now Chip. Talk to you soon...."
"Dear Jill, Mark and Chelsea, Sorry to here about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Jill, Mark and Chelsea, We are so sorry about your loss. Our deepest condolences go out to you in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fred, Annette & Matthew Kearns"
"Jill, Jackie, Mark & Todd, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Your mother was a person that everyone loved. She will not suffer any more. God will take care of her as he as Debbie & Kevin. Keep her memory alive with the wonderful memories you have of her. She will also be with her friend, Grace Malone, and they will share great stories together. Rest in peace Connie. Christine A. Scotton Williams"
"Jill, Mark, Chelsea: We are so sorry to hear of the the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Souza Family"
"Jill and Family Please accept our sincere sympathy. Your mom was a great and kind person. We will always treasure the times we spent with her. Love, Ralph, Lizzie, Patrick and Kara Hicks"
"I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Regards Stephanie"
"Hi Biff and family, Jim and I are so sorry to hear about Connie. She was a wonderful lady who we thought very highly of. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim and Shelly Delaney"
"Uncle Biff and family my condolances to you all. Sgt Kevin Cottle Camp Crooper Iraq"
"Dear Jackie, Jill, Mark and Todd My condolances to your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May god bless you all to be strong together and get through this hard time"
"The Chamberlin Family Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. God will give you the strength you need to get through each day. Hold on to all the wonderful memories of your mom and know that you will all be with her again one day. God Bless"
"Jill and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May god be with you all in your time of need. Sonya, Matt and Mya"
"Jill and family - We were so saddened to read of your mom's death. I know that she has not been well for awhile now but thought that all the good care her family gave her would keep her going. I know how much you will miss her - I still miss my mom and she has been gone 34 years. We will keep you and her in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Anne and Jack Hand"
"Dear Friends, It is only by internet that I follow the going ons in Newport. I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. I check the obits every so often and am now reading your mothers. My family and I send our love. Wish I could be there with you. With sorrow Jeff Barlow"
"Dear Jill, George and family.... You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.. Connie was a wonderful lady and I am honored that I got to know her. I don't know many people around here, but Connie made me feel like she knew me my entire life.. I will miss her and our chats that we had.. She touched my life, as I am sure she has touched many.. I will never forget her, she will always have a special place in my heart... My deepest sympathies.. Love, Sue"
"Jill and Family - I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I also had a family member pass away last week, my brother. It's always difficult when a parent or sibling passes away.I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and I will say a pray for you and your family. Donna Southworth"
"Jill, To you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. What a wonderful lady she was! It's been many many years since I've even seen her, but it's still very sad when someone like her dies.you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Peggy"
"Dear Biff and Children. I have known Connie since we were in 10th grade. Marriage and raising children limited our correspondence to Christmas cards but in the past few years we have managed to meet at a mini reunion. Connie will be missed by us all and always remembered fondly. Take comfort from God, family, friends and hold each other close. Take any hand that is offered. I am putting your names on the prayer list at the Shrine of Saint Katherine Drexel for peace and healing."
"Mr.Chamberlin, Mark, Todd ,Jill and Jackie, Our condolences on your loss. I saw her last fall at the fishing pier with Jill out for a ride. As always she had that big smile and made me feel good with her great personality. I feel fortunate to have known her."
"Biff,Jill and all.. I am sorry for your loss. There are no words to help healing, just time and the knowing that she is at peace, and not alone. My thoughts and prayers for the family. Terri"
"My deapest sympathy to you all. I have so many memories of your mom, especially on Sunday mornings when she would be making molassadas. Her smile and laugh is one that I will miss. My mother sends her deepest sympathy to you all and wishes she could be here. Take Care"
"I was sorry to hear of Connies passing. I have to remeber the laughter we all shared whenever we got together. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her"
"Dear Todd & Jackie, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, please accept our heartfelt sympathies at this difficult time. May your Mom rest in peace. All our best. Lee & Lisa"
"Jackie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"To Biff and family, I am so sadden to hear about Connie's death. We worked together at Transcom, and we became very good friends. We didnt get to see each other very often, but when we did, we always had a good laugh and many good memories. Connie was a wonderful person and friend and she will be truly missed. Theresa Haupt 74 Maple Ave. Middletown, RI 02842"
"Dear Jacie,Jill & family: Our deepest sympathy to you all on your Mom's death. She certainly put up a long & hard fight for a long time. Now she is @ rest. You are all in our thoughts. Love to you all Kathy & Dan"
"Dear Biff, Todd, Mark,Jackie and Jill, I would like to send my sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless."
"Dear Todd, Mark, Jackie and Jill, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Graham and Lisa Sellar"
"I am so sorry to hear about Connie. When I think of her, it's that great smile and laugh I think of. I have what seems like a million memories growing up of her. As an adult I was glad/lucky to have her around again. Jay and I have you all in our prayers. We know she'll be missed tons."
"Dear Jill, Jackie and Family, We were very sad to hear that your Mom had passed. She was a nice person and always had a friendly hello when we saw her. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"Jill and Family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know. Love, Dawn, Doug and Britney"
"Dear Biff, Mark, Jill, Todd and Jackie, It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." ~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Biff we will always remember Connie for her generosity and great smile. My family and I have wonderful memories of many Christmas days that we spent at your house with Connie and your family. Our deepest sympathy at this extremely difficult time for you and your family."
"Jill,Jackie & Todd, We are so sorry to hear of the the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Bill and Lynn"
"Hey Jill, Sorry to hear about Aunt Connie but I was glad to see her at your house Christmas. I will say a prayer for her and your family."
"Dear Uncle Biff, Mark, Jill, Todd and Jackie and to your families.... Aunt Connie was one of a kind and always remember that. I will miss her tremendoulsy but will always remember her smile, her enthusiasm and great sense of humor. I will however miss calling her Sunday afternoons after the winner of NASCAR is announced. I know she was one of #24 Jeff Gordon's biggest fans. The season starts 2/17/08 in Daytona and my heart and prayers will be with her and Jeff that day. Be strong, all of you - family is what keep us going. Remember the good times and know that Debbie and Kevin will be even better cared for with Connie by their sides. Love you guys...."
"I will always remember Connie. We worked together at Avid 25 yrs ago.She is the one that helped me learn to do the plane head phones without hurting my fingers too much and to do it fast. I quit after having my son. But I would see her after that & we'd reminice about Avid & my family. I saw her quite abit at S& S where I work now. She was a sweet lady & I will miss seeing her cheery smile. She was always asking how my family was. She really cared for people. When my Mom was ill with Cancer related stroke, she was the one that told me, to stay strong for her and when my Mom passed, Connie told me, to always remember the good times I had with her. I will always remember the times Connie was in the store cheerfully talking to friends. She will be missed by all who knew her."