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Gladys Whitford Obituary
A lifelong resident of Old Mystic, Miss Whitford was born there on July 26, 1916, the daughter of Urban C. and Phoebe E. Whitford. She attended the former Broadway School and was a 1935 graduate of Stonington High School.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the Sirtex Printing Mill in Old Mystic.
She is survived by her sisters, Marion Paterson, of Old Mystic, and Eleanor Watson, of Preston, and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Estella Martin, and three brothers, Clark N. Whitford, Ellery E. Whitford, and Wilmer "Bill" Whitford.
The funeral service and interment will be private at Elm Grove Cemetery. There are no visiting hours.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic, is assisting the family. For obituary information, or to send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com.
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Theresa Hersh
January 27, 2005
I'm a CNA at Mary Elizabeth. I used to take care of her on 2nd shift. She was always so nice. She always talked about animals. The last thing I had to do every night was tuck her bird in that was in her room, and make sure animal planet was on the TV. Gladys would say "Is the bird alright" every single night. She'll be missed.
Debbie Martin
January 15, 2005
I am very sad to hear of her passing. I don't remember much about her. I always heard my mom talk about her. About all her cats.I guess she had many of them. And how she always saved her tea bags to use again. She never got married or had any children.I hope now she is in a happier place. Back with her parents and my mom, who I miss very much.Thank you.
Debbie Martin(Estella's seventh child).
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