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Constance Gaines Stottrup, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in San Jose, California, at the age of 76, with her close friend and middle daughter by her side, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts, on August 17, 1948, Connie was the cherished daughter of Roderick Gaines and Joan (Closterhouse) Gaines. She graduated from Westbrook Junior College (now the University of New England) with an associate …

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August 17th, 1948
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Passed away

April 22nd, 2025
San Jose, CA

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