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1936
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2014
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Gail Whitten Obituary
Gail (Anderson) Whitten, 78, of East Hampton, beloved wife of Raymond Whitten passed away November 21, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Gail, a lifelong resident of East Hampton was born August 15, 1936 in Middletown CT. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Spencer) Anderson. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Goff, Alma O'Brien, Norma Fontanelli and her brothers John Anderson, Donald Anderson and Robert Anderson. Besides her husband she is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and Timothy Everett, Lisa and Mark Moon, and Rachel and Jim Ghezzi all of East Hampton. The love of Gail's life was her seven grandchildren Samantha Klick, Anthony Moon, Kaitlin Everett, Raymond Hall, Phillip Moon, James Ghezzi and Adam Ghezzi. She is also survived by her siblings Harry Anderson, Joyce Ottone, Sue Engel and many nieces and nephews. Gail found fulfillment in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was an avid reader, loved her New York Yankees, and making memories on her many trips to Cape Cod with family. Burial will be PRIVATE at the convenience of the family. A celebration of Gail's life will be held Saturday November 29, 2014. Friends and family may call anytime between 1PM until 5PM at the home of her granddaughter at 35 North Maple St. East Hampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Bill Fowler CL&P G.O.
November 29, 2014
Dear Red & Family Members, I wish I knew the magic words to say to take away the pain and hardship the loss of your loved one has brought into your lives.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 24, 2014
To the Whitten family...so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Tom & Cindy Siena
Floyd and Gail Hodge
November 24, 2014
May GOD be with all of Gail's family in your time of sorrow.
Nancy Hasselman
November 24, 2014
Sandy, Lisa, Rachel and family-I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Words are sometimes inadequate but I want you all to know that I am thinking of all of you and want you to take comfort in all the happy memories you all have close to your hearts. She isn't suffering any more and I know that's what you all would want. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I will smile and think of her every time I see a crow. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. With deepest and sincerest sympathy-Nancy
Debbie Serra
November 23, 2014
Rachel, I was saddened to hear about your loss, my prayers are with you and your family, I know how close you are with her and she will live on forever in your heart and your smiles,and your gift of love for others , I never had the opportunity to meet her but she must of been wonderful to have raised a wonderful daughter like you .
love Debbie Serra
Denise Dalton
November 23, 2014
Words never seem adequate, but please know caring hearts are thinking of all of you. May her spirit live on in your heart, and loving memories bring you comfort and peace. With Deepest Sympathy
Alice Fancher
November 23, 2014
My heart and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. I will miss her and hold so many memories forever. Love Alice
Barbara Brusseau
November 23, 2014
I will miss her dearly..keeping you all in my prayers. I'm so happy I got to spend some wonderful time with her on my last 2 visits to Ct. Laughing about our younger years. I'll keep her in my heart forever.
Ursula & Stanley Stolarczyk
November 23, 2014
In these days and nights of sorrow know that you are not alone but are in the prayers, the thoughts and the hearts of those who care.
With deepest sympathy
Love
The Stolarczyk family.
Rest in peace Gail.
November 23, 2014
Sandy i am so so sorry to hear about your mom she was such a wonderful person sending you love and prayers connie
Amelia Munro
November 23, 2014
My prayers to family and friends, Gods commfort and peace to you all.
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