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Gordon Jennings Obituary
Gordie was raised in Rocky Hill and attended Wethersfield High School. He is predeceased by his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Diana "Susie" Jennings; his parents Lawrence and Mildred; and his brother, Lawrence Jennings.
Gordie and Diane raised their family in Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Enfield, and Manchester, before retiring to Bradenton, Fla. He was a Rocky Hill volunteer fireman and the owner of Red's Atlantic Garage for many years before beginning his career as a Teamster with McLean and Yellow Freight Trucking.
He is survived by his children, Kelley Landry of Bradenton, Fla., Dick Jennings and Deb Nicola, Melanie Jennings, Tracy and Keith Carson, Marie Osborn, all of Manchester, and Joe and Judy Jennings of Middleboro, Mass. He is survived by eight wonderful grandchildren, Allison Landry of Bradenton, Fla., Joey Jennings, Kyle and Krystal Carson, Sabrina Jennings, Stacey Nicola of Manchester, and Emily and Hunter Jennings of Middleboro, Mass; as well as his sister-in-law, Nancy Jennings of Jackson, Mich., and his brother-in-law, Albert Boulais of Colchester. He was blessed with many loving nieces and nephews that he held close to his heart with a special place for Donna Duschen. He was blessed with lifelong friendships with Dick and Donna Fritzer, John and Paula McTigue, Joe and Anita Kellogg, and Dean and Jane Palmer.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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for Gordon Jennings
Dave and Pat Olander
June 30, 2020
May you rest in peace. We miss you
Dick Fritzer
June 26, 2020
Hey Red we all miss and remember you a lot.
July 2, 2014
Thinking of you more than ever today. Thank you for the love that you and Aunt Diane showered on all of us.
Donna Duschen, Kansas City, MO
Tracy Carson
June 28, 2014
One last time Daddy I will be righting to you. I miss you and mom so much that it just pulls at my heart. I so want to be with you guys, but I can't yet.
Some day Please give me a sign you are out of pain and happy with your bride and all your great friends.
I don't know if you know how many wonderful memories you both have left behind.
Thanks for giving me the best life every, and you passed all your great quality to my husband.
Love you both so much Xxoo??
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Uncle Dick
June 27, 2014
Hey Red,
It's been almost a year since you left us and we all miss you a lot.
I hear you and Susie had a grand ole party at Anna Maria.
January 21, 2014
Happy Birthday Daddy
Allison Landry
January 14, 2014
Pop I've been thinking about you a lot lately. With your birthday coming up it's bringing a lot of hard feelings to deal with. I miss you so much every single day. I had such a good sundae the other night you would have really loved it! Even better than our 99 cent mcdonalds sundae! Something happened the other day and I picked up my phone to call you. For just a few seconds I thought I was only visiting Connecticut and that you were waiting for me back home. The days that are harder than others I try to convince myself that if I just make it to the next day Ill be able to talk to you again. Ill never be able to thank you enough for all that you did. Or explain how much I love you. I know Uconn misses you. He actually played with a toy the other day. Mj came over and he was so playful. I try to give him a lot of treats, just for you! I know it was a crazy year without gummy but I'm glad we made the first year together. Please give her a big hug and kiss for me. I miss you both very much. I love you<3
David Flaharty
August 7, 2013
Old friends are old friends. I loved Gordie in ways like a brother.
July 23, 2013
I'm glad your home again Daddy. Love you
Mike Snyder
July 12, 2013
There are many guys my age that knew Gordie, but it seemed most people called him Red. Well liked and respected, he will be remembered by a horde of baby boomers. My condolences to his family.
July 7, 2013
Daddy we made it through the first week. We miss you like no one can understand. Love you Daddy!!!
July 6, 2013
Oh My Poppie,
I picked up my phone to call you today, just to tell you I love you!
my fav picture of 2 very special people lov u and miss u both
pammy
July 5, 2013
Kristie White
July 5, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers to help you gain the strength to get through this difficult time.
Allison Landry
July 5, 2013
I haven't known what to write on here. I have so many things I would like to say yet there are no words. Poppy I am having such a hard time losing you. When gummy passed you and mom pulled me through and helped me as much as y'all could. Mommy is helping me now but nothing we do feels the same without you here with us. I am so beyond blessed to have these past four years with you and gummy. I wouldn't change any second of it for the world. Since I was born you and I have always been very close. You were the man in my life that I looked up too. You have showed me thing and taught me lessons that will help me with the rest of my life. As I go forward I do it knowing you and gummy are watching over me, protecting me and loving me from a distance. Our memories we shared together, I will hold deep in my heart for the rest of my life. I am in relief knowing you are not the pain that I know you were in. I also take comfort knowing that you are will the love of your life once again. I hope in the days to come I make you both proud. I love you more than words will ever be able to express. Missing you.
July 5, 2013
Sympathy to Gordie and Diane's family. As cousin of the Fritzer's, I recall as clearly Dick, Dave and Gordie coming into my Aunt El's kitchen. The gleeful and somewhat mysterious expressions on their faces always left me wondering what they had been up to. What a personality Gordie had and what a warm loving heart! Our family loved him.
You cannot bring him back, but may your pain be lessened by the knowledge that so many loved him and that he was a #1 human being.
Nancy Moore
Fritzer cousin
Dick Fritzer
July 4, 2013
To the Gordon Walter Jennings family: This is the third time over the past week that I have come to sign this guest book and still I can't find the right words to express my sympathy. So let me simply say I grieve deeply with all of you.
Red was my longest time dear friend for 71 years; since we were 5 years old. The stories we could tell!
Go in peace Red and save me a seat at your table. Hug Susie for me.
With love,
July 4, 2013
August 18, 1956 - Together forever
Melanie Jennings
July 4, 2013
April 2011
Melanie Jennings
July 4, 2013
Pat & Dave Olander
July 3, 2013
Words cannot express how sad we are. Gordie was a wonderful friend for over 40 years. We loved him and will miss him greatly. It comforts us to know is with Diane again.
Linda Jennings
July 3, 2013
Dick, Mel, Joe, Tracy and Kel I'm hurting with you in the loss of dad. He was loving and giving and never had a bad thing to say of anyone. He was a wonderful grandfather to Joe and a loving father-in law. May the happy memories of him ease your sorrow.
Lisa Henry
July 3, 2013
To my friend Kelley, my classmate from Bennett, which were my fondest memories...my heart goes out to you and your family. I know it must be terribly painful losing your dad and mom so close together; however, they are once again united. God bless and help you through your grief.
With love and sympathy,
Lisa Henry
Manchester
Will St Pierre & Barbara Wassell
July 2, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
pammy and john
July 2, 2013
may you finally rest in peace and be with your wife ... watching of ur family that loved u very much as I did . I remember ur smile and telling me u and kel better behave (like we were bad )haha.playn cards with u on theweekends I stay with u or campground. I hope and pray that you r jogging and walkn smiling down on all that loved u and u loved...lov u bunches pops
Karen Weseliza
July 2, 2013
Tracy,
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your day. Please know I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Theresa Kegley
July 2, 2013
Precious family (especially Kelley, Allison and Tracy),
Today I grieve with you; my heart is filled with sorrow. Yet through the tears, I remember the stories I've heard about your dad (I called him Gordie), stories of great adventure, of happiness and success. Gordie's success wasn't found in materialistic things (although he had his toys and accomplishments). His success was found in the worth of relationships with his family and friends. Gordie was a very rich man in that perspective, surrounded by many and much love. No longer will he be in pain or confusion. No longer will he miss his precious bride, Diane, as I believe they are both in the presence of God right now.
While today is hard for those your dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend has left behind, join together in his love. Tell his stories over and over. Keep him close to your heart while allowing him to be freed from the chains this world placed on him. As so perfectly stated in 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 (in particular vs. 54-55, 57),
"When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Know I'm here praying for your peace that passes all understanding during this hard time; peace that will fill your heart with His joy and presence.
With love and respect for your dad,
Theresa of Middletown
Linda Spencer Klemba
July 2, 2013
Words cannot adequately express the feelings of loss I have in my heart. I loved when Gordie would facetime me to check up on us. I will always cherish the memory of Gordie and Susie standing in for my parents when Joe and I married 20 years ago. It was as if Mom and Dad were right there too. I take some comfort in knowing they are all together again and free of pain. Gordie was a big man with an even bigger heart who touched so many lives. I am truly honored to be in his life. Dick, Mel, Joey, and Tracey I will always hold happy memories of our childhood's together in Rocky Hill and wonderful times at Charlie Brown Campground. Kelley it has also been a privilege to get to know you and love you as I witness your selfless act of love and care for your parents. May you and your children find comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Janet Dawson Leshin
July 2, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lynn Murray
July 2, 2013
May you all find comfort in your memories at this difficult time
July 2, 2013
Daddy, I pray you are at peace and pain free. I did all I could to take away some of that pain the last two days for you. I can only hope I was able to. I can almost see you jogging around Mommy smiling because your able to once again. My time with you the last four years have been so special and I treasure all our memories. I LOVE you and I miss you so much already. Kellanie
Our Daddy
July 2, 2013
Charlotte Randall
July 2, 2013
God Bless your family during this tie. May He heal your broken hearts....Charlotte & Ritchie Randall
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