Obituary of Julie Anne Chamberlin

Julie Cook Chamberlin, 78, of Darien CT unexpectedly passed away on the morning of Tuesday October 21st 2025. Julie was born on October 23rd 1946 in Hartford, CT to Victor and Elizabeth Cook.

She grew up in West Hartford as the oldest of nine children. While attending a dance at the Madison Beach Club, she met her husband, Theodore Chamberlin. They were married in 1966 and together they raised two children.

Julie was an avid volunteer at her children's elementary school and with various local organizations. She later started a wallpaper hanging business with her good friend and ended her working career as a preschool teacher, known as "Miss Julie". She was kind, generous, had a great sense of humor and loved her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Brooke (John) Nilsen, Ted (Meg) Chamberlin III; grandchildren, Lily, John and Tessa. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore.

A wake will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm at Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Rd in Darien. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Maurice Church, 358 Glenbrook Rd. Stamford. Julie's internment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. 461 Glenbrook Rd Stamford CT 06906  or Bridgeport Rescue Mission.