Mary Paul Masi Chamberlin, 88, who retired from the Army Staff in 1982 to "help the elderly," passed away at her home in Woodbridge, Virginia on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008 at 7:20 pm (19:20 on the 24 hour clock), a remarkable time given her birth date: 7.20.1920.
Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, she graduated in 1939 from Oldfields School in Baltimore County, Maryland, made her social debuts in Norfolk and Baltimore, married Navy Chaplain Roy Chamberlin in 1942, and gave birth to Paul in 1946. Putting wartime experiences behind her, she established her new home with Paul in Virginia Beach. She subsequently moved to Falls Church so that he could attend St. Stephen's School in Alexandria. She worked on the Army Staff in the Strategic Plans Directorate until her retirement.
Testifying to her selfless work, such senior officers as Army Chief of Staff General "Shy" Meyer and General John Vessey attended her retirement ceremony.
To help the elderly and others, she quietly tried to do the Lord's work by volunteering for such charities as "Meals on Wheels." Friends and acquaintances quickly appreciated her kind generosity in helping those in need, noting, "She would give you the shirt off her back and do anything for you." As one small example, for years she placed flowers on a grave in Arlington Cemetery several times a year until she could no longer drive, because the daughter of the deceased could no longer travel from her distant home to do so. She was also a member of the Brookville Valley Ladies Club in Alexandria.
She had a joy of life and a good sense of humor as revealed by such signs in her home as "Lord, give me patience, and I want it now!"
She enjoyed squeezing maximum value out of life and money, often joking about the old Indian head nickel that she "could make that Indian ride the buffalo." Such frugality enabled her to travel abroad to such memorable places as Thailand, Korea, Germany, Italy, Greece, Hong Kong, and China, including the Great Wall.
As time began to take its toll, she moved in 2005 to Potomac Place Retirement Home in Woodbridge, VA, which was closer to her son and family.
She was laid to rest on November 17 at Old Chapel Cemetery in Clarke County, VA, with the assistance of Fr. Dwight Brown of Grace Episcopal Church and Enders and Shirley Funeral Homes, Berryville, VA.
She is survived by her sister Orris Bensel of Bethesda, Maryland; Paul and Kay of Woodbridge; grandchildren Jennifer, Patricia, and David; great granddaughter Evie; and two grandsons-in-law: Andrew and Kris.
Contributions to Capital Hospice (Manassas office) (or a favorite charity) in her memory would complement her commitment to helping others.
Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, she graduated in 1939 from Oldfields School in Baltimore County, Maryland, made her social debuts in Norfolk and Baltimore, married Navy Chaplain Roy Chamberlin in 1942, and gave birth to Paul in 1946. Putting wartime experiences behind her, she established her new home with Paul in Virginia Beach. She subsequently moved to Falls Church so that he could attend St. Stephen's School in Alexandria. She worked on the Army Staff in the Strategic Plans Directorate until her retirement.
Testifying to her selfless work, such senior officers as Army Chief of Staff General "Shy" Meyer and General John Vessey attended her retirement ceremony.
To help the elderly and others, she quietly tried to do the Lord's work by volunteering for such charities as "Meals on Wheels." Friends and acquaintances quickly appreciated her kind generosity in helping those in need, noting, "She would give you the shirt off her back and do anything for you." As one small example, for years she placed flowers on a grave in Arlington Cemetery several times a year until she could no longer drive, because the daughter of the deceased could no longer travel from her distant home to do so. She was also a member of the Brookville Valley Ladies Club in Alexandria.
She had a joy of life and a good sense of humor as revealed by such signs in her home as "Lord, give me patience, and I want it now!"
She enjoyed squeezing maximum value out of life and money, often joking about the old Indian head nickel that she "could make that Indian ride the buffalo." Such frugality enabled her to travel abroad to such memorable places as Thailand, Korea, Germany, Italy, Greece, Hong Kong, and China, including the Great Wall.
As time began to take its toll, she moved in 2005 to Potomac Place Retirement Home in Woodbridge, VA, which was closer to her son and family.
She was laid to rest on November 17 at Old Chapel Cemetery in Clarke County, VA, with the assistance of Fr. Dwight Brown of Grace Episcopal Church and Enders and Shirley Funeral Homes, Berryville, VA.
She is survived by her sister Orris Bensel of Bethesda, Maryland; Paul and Kay of Woodbridge; grandchildren Jennifer, Patricia, and David; great granddaughter Evie; and two grandsons-in-law: Andrew and Kris.
Contributions to Capital Hospice (Manassas office) (or a favorite charity) in her memory would complement her commitment to helping others.
Mary Paul Masi Chamberlin, 88, who retired from the Army Staff in 1982 to "help the elderly," passed away at her home in Woodbridge, Virginia on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008 at 7:20 pm (19:20 on the 24 hour clock), a remarkable time given her birth date: 7.20.1920.
Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, she graduated in 1939 from Oldfields School in Baltimore County, Maryland, made her social debuts in Norfolk and Baltimore, married Navy Chaplain Roy Chamberlin in 1942, and gave birth to Paul in 1946. Putting wartime experiences behind her, she established her new home with Paul in Virginia Beach. She subsequently moved to Falls Church so that he could attend St. Stephen's School in Alexandria. She worked on the Army Staff in the Strategic Plans Directorate until her retirement.
Testifying to her selfless work, such senior officers as Army Chief of Staff General "Shy" Meyer and General John Vessey attended her retirement ceremony.
To help the elderly and others, she quietly tried to do the Lord's work by volunteering for such charities as "Meals on Wheels." Friends and acquaintances quickly appreciated her kind generosity in helping those in need, noting, "She would give you the shirt off her back and do anything for you." As one small example, for years she placed flowers on a grave in Arlington Cemetery several times a year until she could no longer drive, because the daughter of the deceased could no longer travel from her distant home to do so. She was also a member of the Brookville Valley Ladies Club in Alexandria.
She had a joy of life and a good sense of humor as revealed by such signs in her home as "Lord, give me patience, and I want it now!"
She enjoyed squeezing maximum value out of life and money, often joking about the old Indian head nickel that she "could make that Indian ride the buffalo." Such frugality enabled her to travel abroad to such memorable places as Thailand, Korea, Germany, Italy, Greece, Hong Kong, and China, including the Great Wall.
As time began to take its toll, she moved in 2005 to Potomac Place Retirement Home in Woodbridge, VA, which was closer to her son and family.
She was laid to rest on November 17 at Old Chapel Cemetery in Clarke County, VA, with the assistance of Fr. Dwight Brown of Grace Episcopal Church and Enders and Shirley Funeral Homes, Berryville, VA.
She is survived by her sister Orris Bensel of Bethesda, Maryland; Paul and Kay of Woodbridge; grandchildren Jennifer, Patricia, and David; great granddaughter Evie; and two grandsons-in-law: Andrew and Kris.
Contributions to Capital Hospice (Manassas office) (or a favorite charity) in her memory would complement her commitment to helping others.
Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, she graduated in 1939 from Oldfields School in Baltimore County, Maryland, made her social debuts in Norfolk and Baltimore, married Navy Chaplain Roy Chamberlin in 1942, and gave birth to Paul in 1946. Putting wartime experiences behind her, she established her new home with Paul in Virginia Beach. She subsequently moved to Falls Church so that he could attend St. Stephen's School in Alexandria. She worked on the Army Staff in the Strategic Plans Directorate until her retirement.
Testifying to her selfless work, such senior officers as Army Chief of Staff General "Shy" Meyer and General John Vessey attended her retirement ceremony.
To help the elderly and others, she quietly tried to do the Lord's work by volunteering for such charities as "Meals on Wheels." Friends and acquaintances quickly appreciated her kind generosity in helping those in need, noting, "She would give you the shirt off her back and do anything for you." As one small example, for years she placed flowers on a grave in Arlington Cemetery several times a year until she could no longer drive, because the daughter of the deceased could no longer travel from her distant home to do so. She was also a member of the Brookville Valley Ladies Club in Alexandria.
She had a joy of life and a good sense of humor as revealed by such signs in her home as "Lord, give me patience, and I want it now!"
She enjoyed squeezing maximum value out of life and money, often joking about the old Indian head nickel that she "could make that Indian ride the buffalo." Such frugality enabled her to travel abroad to such memorable places as Thailand, Korea, Germany, Italy, Greece, Hong Kong, and China, including the Great Wall.
As time began to take its toll, she moved in 2005 to Potomac Place Retirement Home in Woodbridge, VA, which was closer to her son and family.
She was laid to rest on November 17 at Old Chapel Cemetery in Clarke County, VA, with the assistance of Fr. Dwight Brown of Grace Episcopal Church and Enders and Shirley Funeral Homes, Berryville, VA.
She is survived by her sister Orris Bensel of Bethesda, Maryland; Paul and Kay of Woodbridge; grandchildren Jennifer, Patricia, and David; great granddaughter Evie; and two grandsons-in-law: Andrew and Kris.
Contributions to Capital Hospice (Manassas office) (or a favorite charity) in her memory would complement her commitment to helping others.
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