Chip David Gaines Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Chip David Gaines of Georgetown, Massachusetts, born in Danbury, Connecticut, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Chip left this world on January 20, 2026 at the age of 65, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Lee Gaines and Joan Gaines (Howes); and his sister Tami LaValla (Gaines). He is survived by: his sisters, Susan Gaines Mykulowycz (George) of Boxford, MA and Tracy Lee Gaines (Keith Winterbower) of Newport Beach, CA; his brother-in-law George LaValla of Taylors, SC; his nieces and nephews, Katie LaValla (Henry Bocanegra) of West Granby, CT, Lauren Winterbower of Newport Beach, CA, Nicholas Mykulowycz of Los Angeles, CA, Patrick Mykulowycz of Manchester, NH, Kris LaValla (Danielle) of Spartanburg, SC and Kane LaValla (Julia) of Greer, SC.; his great-nieces, Alexia LaValla of West Granby, CT and Sophia LaValla of Greer, SC; and his great-nephew Julian Bocanegra of West Granby, CT..
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Georgetown Police, Fire & Ambulance Departments - who always treated Chip with respect & kindness.
