Obituary: Karen Jennings Whittle, 61, of Fairfield

From Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home

Karen Jennings Whittle, 61, of Fairfield, passed away on February 21, 2018. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hike, ski and golf. She also loved to travel and shop. Karen will be forever remembered for her fun spirit, laughter and generosity to those she loved.

Born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Everson “Frank” Jennings and Gloria Ciuci Jennings, she was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Whittle of Bethlehem, PA; her son, Colin Long of Doylestown, PA; her three stepsons, Andrew Whittle, Steven Whittle and James Whittle of California; her mother, Gloria Jennings of Fairfield; her two brothers, Daniel Jennings and Glenn Jennings of Fairfield; her sister, Diane Brackett of Fairfield; two nieces, Sara Brackett and Katherine Jennings and one nephew, Christopher Jennings.

All services were private. Donations may be made in her memory to Swim Across the Sound, c/o St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.

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