Mildred E. Whipple

1924 - 2021

Gales Ferry - Mildred E. (Saunders) Whipple, 97, of Gales Ferry, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Stanley W. Whipple, who died in 2014; son Jay W. Whipple, who died in 2014; and daughter Susan E. Traphagen, who died in 2017.

Mildred was born in New London, July 17. 1924, the daughter of Joseph M. and Lexie M. Saunders. She grew up in New London, and graduated from WMI. She worked at Sheffield Tube, and once married, was a stay-at-home mom, raising her six children.

She was a longtime member of the Ledyard Senior Center. She loved to travel with her husband to his many Seabee reunions throughout the country. She loved to play games with her children and grandchildren and had a smile on her face whether she won or lost. She looked forward to the newspaper everyday, so that she could do the puzzles.

Mildred is survived by her children: James P. Whipple of Ledyard, David A. Whipple (Ruth) of Florida, Robert E. Whipple (Jody) of N. Stonington and Lee E. Whipple (Shawn) of Lebanon; a son-in-law, Gary Traphagen of Montville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving Mildred is a sister, Gladys Chase (Donald) of Waterford.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the Gales Ferry Cemetery, Riverside Road, Gales Ferry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gales Ferry Cemetery Association, or a charity of your choice. The Dinoto Funeral Home is assisting the family.