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Carole Dineen Obituary

DINEEN--Carole Jones, of Sherman, Connecticut, died on October 22 at the age of 66, after a four-month battle with cancer. The daughter of a United Fruit Company executive, she was born in Tiquisate, Guatemala, where she lived for several years. She also lived for many years in the British Cameroons. She graduated from Brown University with honors in 1963. From 1963 to 1968, she served as an intelligence officer at the United States Central Intelligence Agency in McLean, Virginia, and abroad. From 1968 to 1978, she worked for Trans World Airlines, initially in marketing, and then as Manager-Airport Operations of TWA's Kennedy Airport facilities; which accounted for 23% of TWA's revenues. From 1978 to 1983, she was a Vice President of Bankers Trust Company in operations, including managing the money transfer customer service division. From 1983 to 1985, she was Fiscal Assistant Treasurer of the United States Treasury Department responsible for the management of the payments systems of the United States Government, and from 1985 to 1986, she was the Associate Director for Management in the Executive Office of the President of the United States, Office of Management and Budget. From 1986 to 1992, she was a Vice President of Citibank with various operational assignments. Since her retirement in 1992, she has been very active in the New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society where she served on the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Board. Mrs. Dineen is survived by her husband, Robert E. Dineen Jr. of Sherman, Connecticut, and her niece, Lori Cavis, and her nephew, Edwin Jones, of Columbus, Georgia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 26, at 11:00am at Holy Trinity Church, Routes 37 and 39, Sherman, Connecticut. Burial will follow at Coburn Cemetery in Sherman. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 8221, New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 24, 2007.

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Jack S. Berger

November 1, 2007

Dear Mr. Dineen,

I had the pleasure of working with Carol, briefly, during her time at Citibank. She left a signal impression on me as an intelligent and caring person.

Please accept my sincerest condolences at this time of your bereavement.

Trip & Allyson Samson

October 26, 2007

Bob:

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Gerry & Fran Charbonneau

October 25, 2007

Bob,
We have always admired Carole's passion for the Shelter and its mission. We sincerely believe that her spirit will live on in the hundreds of animals whose lives she touched. It was a great honor to have known and worked side by side with this "Grand Lady".

Lou & Sue Patrickakos

October 25, 2007

Dear Bob,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carole was a dear friend and a loving human being. She cherished life and was compassionate to all God’s creatures. Our regular evening telephone conversations with her will be sorely missed. God rest her soul.

Jordan Eison

October 25, 2007

Hi Bob,

It was great getting to see you and Carole Ann last year at my brother's wedding. I would love to send you the picture of you, Carole Ann, my Dad and me. Send me your email address and I will send it to you. I was very sad to hear about my cousin's passing. I hope you are doing well.

Deepest Regards,

Jordan Eison

Frank & Viola Gourdet

October 25, 2007

Bob,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We worked together with Carole at Citi. We subsequently talked periodically about our pets and memories of Citi.

God Bless,

Frank & Viola Gourdet

Keith & Lois Norton

October 25, 2007

Mr. Dineen,

Our deepest sympathies

John King

October 24, 2007

Bob,
Carole was a treasure. My deepest sympathies in your time of great loss.
John King

Karen Schlesinger

October 24, 2007

Bob: Our deepest sympathy, from everyone at Resources for Children with Special Needs.

Kyla Andreasen

October 24, 2007

Carole was a strong and loving human being with a heart of gold. She was always approachable and gave so much of herself for others. Her love for animals, especially the old and sick always touched my heart. She will be extremely missed by anyone fortunate enough to have known her.

Albert Suttle

October 24, 2007

Dear Bob

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you both.

Carol and Al Suttle

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