Marlene R. Doolittle

Marlene R. Doolittle, 71, of Clinton, passed away on July 12th, 2022, in the company of her family, at Yale New Haven Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer for over twenty years. Marlene was born on October 9th, 1950, in West Haven, a daughter of the late Charles and Aldina (Robinson) Ritter. She is survived by her three beloved children Alea, Andriel and Evan Doolittle; her former husband Albert Doolittle; and her niece Karen Bienz. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother Kenneth C. Ritter, and cousin James W. Robinson, Jr.
A graduate of West Haven High class of 1968 and Southern Connecticut State University class of 1972, Marlene embarked on a two-decade career with Yale New Haven Hospital, working closely with cancer patients as a radiation oncology dosimetrist. Marlene's true passion was that of working with children and, after her first battle with cancer, she transitioned to work as a teacher's aide at The Joel School in Clinton. She subsequently enjoyed her position as an aide and librarian for pre-k and kindergarten students at The Friendship School in Waterford.
A celebration of Marlene's life will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, at 2:00pm, in the Fellowship Hall of The First Church of Christ Congregational of Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Marlene's memory to the Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
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