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.