Pauline Chilton
February 16, 1960 - April 18, 2011
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Pauline Chilton
February 16, 1960 - April 18, 2011
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Pauline was born on February 16, 1960 in Newcastle, England. She was the daughter of Phil and Rita Chilton and the younger sister of Valerie and Anne. She grew up in the Newcastle area where she excelled at sports and became a top fashion model at age sixteen. From sixteen to age 21 she shuttled between Newcastle and London pursuing her modeling career.
The Chilton name is also significant in American history as the first person to step onto Plymouth Rock from the Mayflower was a fourteen year-old-girl named Mary Chilton. Pauline’s side of the Chilton family decided to stay in the United Kingdom. In 1980, Pauline decided to follow her ancestors to America, and despite having no job, no money, and not knowing anyone she arrived in Orange County, California.
In the next ten years, Pauline established herself as a prominent resident of Orange County. She continued her modeling; taught fashion at Fullerton College, as well as taught etiquette to both adults and children. Additionally, she helped establish the ‘Days of Taste’ initiative for the American Institute of Wine and Food AIWF, a program designed to teach etiquette to fourth graders. In her spare time she sold real estate and became a good friend to countless ladies. And, she became one of the most accomplished shoppers of women’s clothing in America. Pauline was also an accomplished painter, but refused to exhibit her work.
On September 10, 1990 she taught an etiquette class at the Robert Mondavi Cultural Center in Costa Mesa, California–one of her students was Sal DiMascio. He brought her an apple after class and on September 10, 1995–exactly five years later, they were married. Pauline continued her various careers on a part time basis, and she and Sal collected art and traveled the world for the next fifteen years. Pauline and Sal visited her beloved England often each year, and her family also made many, many trips out here to see her. Pauline also became a U.S. citizen. Pauline and Sal claimed that they were on their honeymoon for their entire marriage.
In 2010 Pauline founded ‘The Pet Club,’ a woman’s charitable organization devoted to raising funds for the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. This organization will continue and has been renamed ‘Pauline’s Pet Club,’ in her honor. Donations may be made to the Pet Project Foundation benefitting the animals of the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter, 949-492-1617 or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 714-957-9157.
Pauline’s most important achievement was to become a dear friend to almost everyone she was friendly with. She was Sal’s best friend. She was a force of nature who will be missed.
52 responses to Pauline Chilton
Nick Giordano says:
April 21, 2011
SAL
A BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSY LADY HAS LEFT US. IT IS EVIDENT THAT SHE WAS LOVED BY SO MANY FRIENDS AND OF COURSE FAMILY. YOU WERE A VERY LUCKY MAN TO BE HER PARTNER IN LIFE AND LOVE. MY REGRET IS NOT HAVING BEEN IN HER COMPANY MORE FREQUENTLY.
SHE NOW RESTS PEACEFULLY IN GOD’S BLESSINGS LOOKING OVER ALL THOSE WHO LOVED HER.
NICK GIORDANO
Richard Randall says:
April 21, 2011
Robert Young says:
April 21, 2011
My Dear Pauline,My family and I will miss you so much. But my wife Margaret will miss you more than I can express.You two were friends for close to 30 years,the two English “gals” in a foreign land. Margaret travelled with you through all the joys and eventually the pain you endured.If not physically then surely in spirit. The news of your death shocked and dismayed my family and myself as we always believed you would eventually beat this disgusting thing inside you. Your pain is gone now, but for us left behind the pain of our loss will continue I know for some considerable time.I write these words with sadness and a lump in my throat as I realize I/we will never hear ” Hi It’s Pauline” on the phone or machine ever again in that distinctive North country accent again.
May God Bless you and keep you in his arms for all eternity til we meet again.
From the English bloke to an English Lady. Ta Ta for now my dear.
My Dear Sal, no words can ever express or describe your pain on your loss of your wonderful English Princess Bride, but my families love,friendship and prayers are with at this moment and forever.
Susan Barletta says:
April 21, 2011
Dear Sal,
What a lovely tribute to Pauline!! Her smile & laugh & thoughtful demeanor will be missed by all of us who knew & loved her.
Sal, you really did have a true love story with Pauline. She loved you dearly & you were a great team. My heart is aching for your loss.
I shall always remember the special lilt in her voice & her infectious excitement…..especially when she said, “WEEEEEEE”!!!!! It always seemed like a party to be around her.
Take care Sal……experiencing loss is so individual….I know you will do the best that you can do. My prayers will be with you & Pauline’s family.
Much love, Susan
TED FLOCCO says:
April 21, 2011
DEAR SAL
WHILE I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING PAULINE ITS EASY TO TELL BY READING THE MEMORIALS THAT SHE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON WHO TOUCHED ALL THAT SHE MET. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU SAL AND THE REST OF HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.I HOPE YOU CAN TAKE COMFORT IN BELIEVING WHAT WE WERE TAUGHT AT THE EPIPHANY GRADE SCHOOL SPECIFICALLY THAT PAULINE’S PASSING IS NOT GOODBYE FOREVER BUT ONLY AN ABSENCE UNTIL YOU MEET AGAIN